Award
Purchase Order #127EAY25P0065
Contract for Hazardous Fuel Reduction Near Critical Powerlines
Buyer
Forest Service
Award Amount
$326,700.00
Ceiling
$326,700.00
Awarded
September 29, 2025
Period of Performance
Sep 29, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026
Identifier
127EAY25P0065
NAICS
115310
This contract is a purchase order awarded to B&S Excavating Inc., a company specializing in excavation and land management services. The contract involves hazardous fuel reduction services under the 'Snell Mastication Phase 10' project, aimed at minimizing the risk of wildland fires near two critical 500 kV powerlines. This work is significant for enhancing both public safety and firefighter protection by reducing potential wildfire impacts to vital infrastructure. The scope includes vegetation removal and land clearing specifically around powerline corridors in Adin, California. The contract was awarded through a competitive process, reflective of the importance of thorough risk mitigation in fire-prone regions. The performance period spans from late September 2025 to June 2026, representing a focused, multi-month effort to address wildfire threats in this critical area.
Description
SNELL MASTICATION PHASE 10. SERVICE CONTRACT TO REDUCE HAZARDOUS FUELS IN THE AREA OF 2 500 KV POWERLINES. WILL REDUCE POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM WILDLAND FIRE TO CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVE FIREFIGHTER AND PUBLIC SAFETY.