Description
The California Department of Transportation is seeking bids for wildfire fuel reduction vegetation and tree removal services in Fresno, Tulare, and Kern counties. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, incidentals, travel, and disposal fees necessary to provide mission-critical vegetative wildfire fuels reduction services. The contractor must possess a valid Motor Carrier Permit and registration with the Department of Industrial Relations, and must comply with prevailing wage requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the requirements outlined in the IFB.
Some key points to consider:
• The contractor must have a valid Motor Carrier Permit and registration with the Department of Industrial Relations.
• The contractor must comply with prevailing wage requirements.
• The contractor must provide all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, incidentals, travel, and disposal fees necessary to provide mission-critical vegetative wildfire fuels reduction services.
• The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the requirements outlined in the IFB.
• The contractor must have a valid Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license in a classification appropriate to the work to be undertaken.
• The contractor must have a valid California Licensed Timber Operator (LTO-A) issued by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
• The contractor must comply with the California Civil Rights Laws and the Darfur Contracting Act.
• The contractor must provide a Certificate of Insurance providing proof of insurance to the Division of Procurement and Contracts within 10 working days after the date of notification of award.