The U.S. Forest Service is seeking capability statements from timber operators and fuels contractors for hazardous fuels reduction and timber harvest across 2,100 acres in four project areas on the LaCroix Ranger District of the Superior National Forest in Minnesota. The work involves harvesting approximately 16.8 million board feet of low-value timber, along with services like road construction, slash piling, and fuel break establishment. An informational open house will be held on May 20, 2026, from 4:00-6:00 PM Central Time at the LaCroix Ranger District office in Cook, MN, with a virtual option available. Responses to this market research RFI are due by June 1, 2026, and a formal solicitation is anticipated no later than spring 2027, with all work to be completed by May 2031. No budget amount is specified.

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking capability statements from timber operators or fuels contractors for hazardous fuels reduction treatments through timber harvest in difficult-to-access locations on the LaCroix Ranger District of the Superior National Forest in Minnesota. The work involves harvesting approximately 16.8 million board feet of low-value timber across 2,100 acres in four project areas, along with temporary road construction, slash piling, and various service treatments like fuel break establishment and mastication. A solicitation is anticipated to be posted no later than spring 2027, with all work completed by May 2031 if awarded. Performance will take place in four project areas on the LaCroix Ranger District of the Superior National Forest. No budget amount is specified.