Tuolumne County Opengov #RFP2025-0141

Tuolumne County Solicits Contractors for Hazard Fuel Reduction and Defensible Space Services

Tuolumne County is seeking qualified contractors to provide hazard fuel reduction and defensible space services for private residential properties as part of the Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program. - Government Buyer: - Tuolumne County, County Administration Office - Contact: Liz Peterson - Scope of Work: - Vegetation management on up to 1,290 eligible private parcels - Services include hazardous vegetation removal, tree pruning and removal, brush and ladder fuel reduction, debris chipping and disposal, and site cleanup - All work must comply with California Public Resources Code Section 4291 (PRC 4291) and related standards - Work plans are property-specific and must prioritize safety and protection of property improvements - Project Details: - Project areas: Cedar Ridge, Mi-Wuk Village, and Yankee Hill/Columbia communities - Number of parcels treated depends on grant funding and homeowner participation (Right of Entry permits) - Pricing proposals require flat rates per parcel and hourly rates for additional work - All labor and equipment to be provided by contractor - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with PRC 4291 and other relevant regulations is mandatory - Prioritization based on risk, income, age, and physical limitations of homeowners - Completion deadline for all work is July 31, 2028 - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation

Description

Tuolumne County is seeking proposals from qualified vegetation management contractors to provide defensible space and hazardous vegetation removal services on private residential properties under the Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program. The work involves vegetation treatments to comply with California Public Resources Code Section 4291, including removal and disposal of hazardous vegetation, brush, and small trees while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The project covers approximately 2,215 private parcels with an estimated 1,290 eligible for treatment, and all work must be completed by July 31, 2028. This initiative supports a broader wildfire resilience strategy in collaboration with regional partners.

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