Placer Bids and Tenders #20679

Tahoe Basin Fuel Load Reduction Services for Placer County Parks and Open Spaces

Placer County Department of Agriculture, Parks, and Natural Resources is seeking qualified contractors for the Tahoe Basin Fuel Load Reduction Project to improve wildfire resilience and community safety. - Government Buyer: - Placer County Department of Agriculture, Parks, and Natural Resources - Scope of Work: - Fuel load reduction services across 19 county-owned parcels totaling 16.8 acres near Lake Tahoe - Removal of ladder fuels, hazardous trees, and downed woody material - Increasing spacing between healthy trees - Products/Services Requested: - Specialized landscaping, forestry, arborist, tree maintenance, and field restoration services - No specific OEMs or branded equipment required; focus is on expertise and service delivery - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All work must be completed within a defined period - Mandatory pre-bid job walk for prospective bidders - Parcels include both wildland urban interface and urban lots, all near structures - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or specific vendors mentioned; open to qualified service providers - Estimated contract value: Moderate range based on acreage and scope; see below for estimate

Description

Placer County Department of Agriculture, Parks, and Natural Resources is seeking services to reduce hazardous fuel loading in County-owned parks and open space around the Tahoe Basin. The project involves removing ladder fuels, increasing spacing between healthy trees, removing hazardous trees, and reducing down woody material buildup across 19 county-owned parcels totaling 16.8 acres near Lake Tahoe. The work aims to enhance community safety and wildfire resilience. The project is expected to start around September 15, 2026, and must be completed by December 31, 2026.

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