Description
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking a qualified contractor to perform fuels‑reduction vegetation‑management mastication services on up to 160 acres within the Miller Demonstration State Forest (MDSF). The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, materials, permits, taxes, transportation, and related fees, and must adhere to strict environmental, safety, and prevailing‑wage requirements. No subcontracting is permitted, and the work must be completed within a two‑year contract period, with a seasonal pause from mid‑December to late‑March.
• Scope: Mechanical mastication of trees ≤ 6 in. DBH and shrubs, removal of dead material, and compliance with 30‑ft watercourse exclusion zones and slope limits.
• Requirements: CAL FIRE license, DIR registration, prevailing‑wage compliance, 100 % payment bond (if > $25k), insurance, and mandatory on‑site walk‑through attendance.
• Financials: Contract ceiling $160,000, paid on a per‑acre rate; potential SB (5 %) and DVBE (5 %) preferences may reduce the effective bid cost.
• Timeline: Bid release May 15 2026 → mandatory site walk‑through June 2 2026 → bid submission June 15 2026 → opening June 16 2026 → work to commence July 1 2026 (or later) and run through June 30 2028.