Forest Road and Firebreak Maintenance

### 🌲 Project Overview ForestrySA is inviting tenders for the provision of **Forest Road and Firebreak Maintenance** services across various forestry sites located in the **Mount Lofty Ranges**, South Australia. The objective is to establish a long-term agreement with one or more qualified contractors to ensure the safety and accessibility of forest infrastructure. ### 🛠️ Scope of Work The procurement is divided into several key activity areas, and bidders may submit offers for individual components or the entire scope: * **Road Maintenance and Repairs:** General upkeep and restoration of forest access roads. * **Firebreak Dozing:** Heavy machinery operations for firebreak creation and maintenance. * **Firebreak Grading:** Precision grading to ensure effective fire containment lines. ### 📋 Key Requirements * **Contract Duration:** A base term of three (3) years, with options for two additional 12-month extensions, totaling a potential **5-year term**. * **Location:** Operations are centered in the Mount Lofty Ranges region. * **Flexibility:** ForestrySA may appoint multiple contractors to cover different geographic areas or service types. ### 🎯 Desired Outcomes The successful delivery of these services will result in well-maintained forest infrastructure that supports both commercial forestry operations and fire management strategies. Key keywords for this opportunity include **forestry services**, **road grading**, **firebreak maintenance**, and **civil works** within South Australian forest reserves.