Lake Tahoe Unified School District Planet bids #RFP-2026-07-02

Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Services for Cole Property, South Lake Tahoe

This opportunity seeks contractors to provide hazardous fuels reduction and forest health services for the Cole Property in South Lake Tahoe, CA. - Government Buyers: - City of South Lake Tahoe (lead agency) - Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Environmental Improvement Program (funding/oversight) - USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (funding/oversight) - Project Scope: - Hazardous fuels reduction and forest health treatments across approximately 50.7 to 57 acres (with some references up to 74.9 acres including buffer zones) - Mechanical cutting, removal, and hand thinning/felling of vegetation (lodgepole pine, Jeffrey pine) - Three treatment units: Meadow Edge and Jeffrey Pine Forest (34.3 acres), Lodgepole Pine Thicket (7.5 acres), Neighborhood Edge (8.9 acres) - Compliance with California Forest Practice Rules, Cal Fire Forest Fire Prevention Exemption, environmental and wildlife protection, and erosion control requirements - Contractors must provide all equipment, personnel, and handle timber tax reporting for any harvested material - Prevailing wage and quarterly reporting required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or proprietary equipment required; open to qualified forestry and vegetation management service providers - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to environmental, safety, and wildlife protection standards - Coordination with local fire protection agencies - Project planning, permitting, and management handled by City and federal partners - Funding and oversight from TRPA and USDA Forest Service - Products/Services Requested: - Hazardous fuels reduction and forest health services (mechanical and manual vegetation management) - Implementation, monitoring, and environmental compliance as per the Vegetation Management Plan

Description

The City of South Lake Tahoe is seeking a contractor to provide hazardous fuels reduction services at the Cole Family Property located at 3025 Pioneer Trail within the city limits during the 2026 through 2028 operational seasons. The work includes mechanical cutting and removal of vegetation over approximately 50.7 treatable acres, with specific operational plans and treatment prescriptions outlined in the Vegetation Management Plan. The project aims to reduce hazardous fuels, improve forest structure, and increase wildfire resilience, complying with CA Forest Practice Rules and the Forest Fire Prevention Exemption. The City and federal land managers will handle planning, permitting, and project management.

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