Vegetation Management Services - OES

The County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services (OES) is soliciting sealed Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from Vegetation Management Contractors to provide hazardous vegetation abatement services. The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to establish an updated Qualified List of firms to provide Vegetation Management Services on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working in Nevada County or similar rural, fire-prone environments, and will possess strong technical expertise in vegetation management related to hazardous-fuel reduction practices and sensitivity to local ecological and cultural resources. • The County is seeking contractors with experience in hand thinning, tree removal and trimming, brush treatment, chipping, stump grinding, mastication, and material piling. • The County requires contractors to hold appropriate certifications to conduct herbicide application, prescribed burning, or prescribed herbivory. • The County will assign work on an as-needed basis, and the selected firm will be required to sign a Master Service Agreement. • The contract will be valid for five years from the date of award, with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods.