5-Mile Pipeline Access Roads Shaded Fuel Break

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District is seeking qualified contractors to perform wildfire mitigation work through mechanical vegetation management along pipeline access roads in the Boulder Creek, California area, specifically targeting Lyon, Graveyard, and Molaskey Access Roads. The scope involves cutting and masticating brush, removing dead trees under 10 inches in diameter, thinning conifer regeneration to a 15x15 foot spacing, pruning live trees to a height of 10–12 feet, and chipping all debris, with zero use of herbicides permitted. Work must occur only on existing roads, avoid riparian buffers of 75–100 feet for Class II and 25 feet for Class III watercourses, and halt immediately upon discovery of protected species or cultural resources. Operations are restricted to weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with no work allowed on Red Flag days or during wildlife nesting seasons. Erosion controls such as slash cover, wood chips, and waterbreaks are mandatory, and all stumps must be reduced to six inches or less in height. The contract is structured as a Time and Material Not to Exceed arrangement, with cost evaluation weighted at 55%, technical approach at 25%, and relevant experience at 20%. The evaluation process is a trade-off model, meaning the lowest price does not guarantee award; proposals must demonstrate clear understanding of scope, sound methodology, proven past performance on similar public agency projects, and demonstrated ability to deliver on time and within budget. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF not exceeding 15 pages excluding cover letter and resumes, with an electronic signature, by 3:00 p.m. local time on September 4, 2026, via email to jvasquez@slvwd.com. All subcontractors must be disclosed in separate one-page submissions. Insurance requirements include $2 million in commercial general liability and $1 million in automobile liability. The contractor is responsible for all permits, debris disposal fees, and environmental compliance, and must maintain detailed records including daily logs and photographic documentation. Work is anticipated to begin in late September 2026, following board approval on September 17, with no fixed end date—performance duration will be determined by the selected proposer and approved by the District. No federal appropriations, accounting codes, invoicing systems, or designated contracting officer representatives are specified, and the contract does not require UEI, CAGE codes, or socioeconomic certifications.