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 qualified contractors to provide hazardous fuels reduction and forest health services for the Cole Family Property in South Lake Tahoe, CA. - Government Buyer: - City of South Lake Tahoe Fire Department (primary) - Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) as a funding and oversight partner - USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (funding and oversight) - Scope of Work: - Hazardous fuels reduction and forest health treatments across approximately 50.7 treatable acres (up to 57 acres referenced in planning documents) - Mechanical cutting, removal, and hand thinning/felling of vegetation (including lodgepole and Jeffrey pine) - Work divided into three treatment units: Meadow Edge and Jeffrey Pine Forest (34.3 acres), Lodgepole Pine Thicket (7.5 acres), Neighborhood Edge (8.9 acres) - All harvested or chipped material must be delivered to a utilization facility - Contractor responsible for timber tax reporting - Products/Services Requested: - Hazardous fuels reduction and forest health services (no specific OEM products or part numbers required) - Implementation includes planning, vegetation management, environmental compliance, contractor work, and monitoring - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with California Forest Practice Rules and Forest Fire Prevention Exemption (14 CCR 1038.3) - Adherence to environmental, wildlife, and cultural resource protections - Prevailing wage compliance per California Labor Code - Detailed equipment and staffing plans required - Strict erosion control and water quality protection measures - City and federal land managers will handle planning, permitting, and project management - OEMs/Vendors Mentioned: - No specific OEMs or commercial product manufacturers are named; opportunity is open to qualified forestry and land management service providers

Description

The City of South Lake Tahoe is seeking contractors 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 project involves 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 work must comply with California 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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