Opportunity
Tuolumne County Opengov #301466
Chemical Herbicide Application for Rim Fire Restoration in Tuolumne County
Posted
September 10, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
301466
NAICS
115310
This opportunity involves forest restoration work in Tuolumne County, focusing on chemical herbicide release in areas affected by the Rim Fire. - Government Buyer: - County Administration Office, County of Tuolumne - Project administered by Yosemite River's Alliance (YRA) under the Master Stewardship Agreement with USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest - Scope of Work: - Chemical herbicide application across approximately 973 acres within the Rim Fire burn scar - Purpose: Reduce competing vegetation and support growth of planted seedlings - Must follow specifications and alternatives approved in the Rim Fire Restoration and Reforestation Record of Decisions - Products/Services Requested: - Herbicide application service (no specific OEMs or herbicide brands specified) - Maximum herbicide gallon limits per acre must be observed - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with Best Management Practices (BMP) checklists - Spill prevention procedures and fire plans required - Employment outcome reporting - Electronic proposal submission in PDF format via County’s e-Procurement platform - No specific OEMs or herbicide brands are mentioned; contractors must adhere to operational guidelines and environmental requirements.
Description
The County of Tuolumne is seeking proposals from qualified individuals to conduct chemical herbicide release work related to the Master Stewardship Agreement with the USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest, on behalf of the Yosemite Stanislaus Solutions Collaborative. The project involves herbicide application over approximately 973 acres within the Rim Fire burn scar in Tuolumne County. The work must adhere to specifications and approved alternatives in the Rim Fire Restoration and Reforestation Record of Decisions. The herbicide application must start no later than contract execution and be completed by October 31, 2026, or upon the first significant rain event, or upon senescence of deciduous vegetation.