San Mateo Opengov #250486

San Mateo County Parks seeks tree removal services for wildfire fuel break at Quarry Park

San Mateo County Parks Department is seeking bids for a wildfire mitigation project at Quarry Park in El Granada, CA. - Government Buyer: - County of San Mateo, San Mateo County Parks Department - Scope of Work: - Removal of approximately 30 standing eucalyptus trees within a 1-acre area on the park's western perimeter - Establishment of a 100-foot fuel break between Quarry Park and the El Granada neighborhood - Project aims to slow wildfire spread, reduce fire intensity, facilitate fire suppression, and manage invasive eucalyptus to support native species - Technical Details: - Work area is on a steep hillside, accessible via Dolphine Avenue and existing trails - Recent geotechnical study confirms tree removal will not significantly impact slope stability - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified tree removal service providers - Unique Requirements: - Safe operation on steep terrain - Management of invasive species to promote native flora and fauna

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The County of San Mateo is soliciting bids for the removal of approximately 30 standing eucalyptus trees within a 1-acre area to establish a 100-foot fuel break along the western perimeter of Quarry Park. This project aims to mitigate wildfire risk by slowing fire spread and reducing intensity, facilitate fire suppression, and manage invasive eucalyptus species to promote native flora and fauna. The work area is located on a steep hillside on the western edge of Quarry Park, accessible via Dolphine Avenue and existing trail systems. A 2025 geotechnical study confirmed that tree removal will not significantly impact slope stability.

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