Description
California CAL FIRE is seeking a qualified contractor to provide full‑service vegetation‑management (fuel‑reduction) for the North Fork Mokelumne Demonstration State Forest. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, permits, and materials to masticate shrubs and small trees, selectively remove hazard trees, and comply with strict environmental and safety protocols, including GIS reporting and organic‑waste recycling. The work covers roughly 175 acres across three treatment units, with a two‑year contract term and an estimated budget of about $140 K.
• Perform mechanical mastication of understory vegetation and trees ≤ 8 in. DBH, and selective removal of larger hazard trees as directed.
• Provide all required equipment (masticators, water‑wagon, safety signage), adhere to prevailing‑wage rules, and submit daily GPS shapefiles of work areas.
• Meet mandatory pre‑bid site walk‑through (June 29 2026), submit a per‑acre rate sheet, and furnish required certifications (DIR registration, insurance, bond, DVBE/SB preferences, DARFUR Act, etc.).