Mechanical Site Prep: Jawbone Creek Item 2

The County of Tuolumne is issuing an RFP for mechanical site preparation, fuels reduction, and associated treatments on approximately 796 acres of the Cherry West Project within the Stanislaus National Forest. Work includes mastication, hand thinning, chipping, piling, creation of fuelbreaks, and optional biomass removal. The effort is staged: priority units (K010C, K011B, K011C, L001) must start no earlier than June 2027 and be finished by 31 Oct 2027 for spring‑2028 planting; all remaining units must be completed by 31 Oct 2028 for fall‑2028 planting. The contract term is two years with possible extensions. Prevailing‑wage requirements, extensive equipment specifications, and strict environmental safeguards (exclusion zones, riparian protections) apply. Proposers must submit a detailed methodology, qualifications, and cost proposal by 13 Nov 2026. • Scope: fuels reduction, mastication, hand thinning, chip‑and‑pile, fuel‑break construction, optional off‑site biomass removal. • Location: Jawbone Creek area, Tuolumne County, CA; elevation ~6,000 ft; seasonal access constraints. • Schedule: Work to begin June 2027 (priority units) and complete all units by Oct 2028; proposals due 13 Nov 2026. • Contract: 2‑year term, renewable 3‑month extensions, subject to funding and performance. • Requirements: Prevailing‑wage compliance, detailed equipment list, safety & fire‑prevention plans, insurance, and certifications. • Evaluation: Qualifications (30 %), methodology & schedule (40 %), cost (30 %).