Opportunity
San Mateo Opengov #SBM_CrockerGate_Phase2_2026_rfp
San Mateo County Parks seeks contractor for Crocker Gate Fuel Break Extension - Phase 2 (San Bruno Mountain)
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
September 10, 2026
Identifier
SBM_CrockerGate_Phase2_2026_rfp
NAICS
115310, 238910
This opportunity involves the County of San Mateo Parks Department seeking a contractor for the Crocker Gate Fuel Break Extension - Phase 2 project on San Bruno Mountain in Daly City, CA. - Government Buyer: - County of San Mateo, Parks Department, Management Analyst Office - Scope of Work: - Expansion of an existing fuel break by 8.5 acres to reduce wildfire hazards and improve emergency access - Mechanical and manual removal of small diameter eucalyptus and other trees (up to 10-inch diameter; hazardous trees up to 24-inch diameter as marked) - Clearing of understory vegetation and ladder fuels - Limbing of remaining trees to over 10 feet - Chipping, spreading, or offsite disposal of cut material - Chemical (herbicide) treatment of cut stumps and invasive species to limit regrowth - Follow-up spot herbicide treatment approximately four months after initial work - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Adherence to County-provided chemical use protocols - Retention of select vegetation as marked by Parks staff - Contractor must have experience in vegetation management, herbicide application, and debris disposal - Electronic proposal submission via County's eProcurement portal - Local Business and Non-Profit preferences may apply - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.
Description
The County of San Mateo Parks Department is soliciting proposals for the Crocker Gate Fuel Break Extension - Phase 2 project located on San Bruno Mountain in Daly City, CA. The project involves removing small diameter trees, clearing understory vegetation, and extending a fuel break by 8.5 acres to reduce wildfire hazard and improve safe ingress/egress. The work includes vegetation removal, tree limbing, chemical treatment of cut stumps, and maintenance to limit regrowth. The project aims to enhance community safety and wildfire resilience as part of the San Mateo County Community Wildfire Protection Plan.