CTA26004R_IFB

The California Tahoe Conservancy is seeking a qualified contractor to perform fuels‑management activities—including hand‑cutting, chipping, and removal of trees and brush—on approximately 18.29 acres in Kings Beach, Placer County. The work aims to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health through detailed vegetation thinning, slash management, and log handling, all performed under strict environmental and safety regulations. Bidders must hold a valid California contractor license, meet federal debarment criteria, and submit a single lump‑sum bid based on per‑acre rates. The contract is capped at $200,000 and runs through August 1 2028. • Scope: hand‑cut standing live/dead trees, brush removal, chipping/haul‑off, log bucking, compliance with CEQA, OSHA, and fire‑suppression protocols. • Requirements: valid CA contractor license, SAM.gov exclusion check, mandatory pre‑bid site tour, and submission of all required attachments in one PDF. • Timeline: IFB posted 16 Oct 2026, mandatory pre‑bid tour 27 Oct 2026, bid deadline 3 Nov 2026, award expected 15 Jan 2027, contract ends 1 Aug 2028.