SAFFORD — Graham County announced it is accepting bids for a project that is hoped will help keep potential wildfire at bay.
The county is looking for someone to remove about 180 acres of tamarisk, creating 12 fire breaks along the Gila River corridor, from San Jose on the east to San Carlos on the west. The work is to be completed by April 15, 2023.
The successful bidder will grub salt cedar, removing all or as much root as possible, and masticate the debris on site. Freemont cottonwood, Gooding willow, mesquite and native species are to remain untouched; however, any mesquite trees/shrubs intermixed with salt cedar may be removed.
To qualify, the bidder must supply three references where similar work was completed. Bids must be submitted by Sept. 15.
