El Cerrito Civicplus #125

Quarry Hill Fire Fuel Reduction Project – Tree Removal and Vegetation Treatment

The City of El Cerrito Public Works Department is seeking qualified contractors for the Quarry Hill Fire Fuel Reduction Project in the Hillside Natural Area. - Government Buyer: - City of El Cerrito Public Works Department - Contact: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer - Project Scope: - Removal and herbicide treatment of hazardous eucalyptus and Monterey pine trees of all sizes - Work covers approximately 13.6 acres, divided into three distinct areas - Separate cost proposals required for each area (tree removal, disposal, herbicide application) - Disposal of removed trees and vegetation, with some logs retained for erosion control or delivered to the Corporation Yard - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory pre-proposal walk-through for all bidders - Contractors must hold a Licensed Timber Operator (LTO) A or B certification - Strict compliance with environmental and safety measures, including buffer zones near creeks and limited chipping - Adherence to specific access, parking, and erosion control protocols - No re-planting required as part of this contract - Limited on-site equipment security allowed - Budget: - Grant budget for tree removal is approximately $400,000 - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named in the solicitation

Description

The City of El Cerrito is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to remove and treat hazardous trees and other vegetation in the Quarry Hill area within the Hillside Natural Area. The scope includes full removal and herbicide treatment of eucalyptus and pine tree stems of all sizes across approximately 13.6 acres. A mandatory pre-proposal walk-through is scheduled for July 7, 2026. Proposals are due by July 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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