Contractor For Hazard Fuel Reduction / Defensible Space

Tuolumne County, California, is soliciting proposals under RFP-2025-0141 for a contractor to provide hazard fuel reduction and defensible space services in Sonora. The contract term extends through July 31, 2028, with funding contingent upon annual County appropriations. The scope of work involves hazard tree removal and vegetation management, requiring the contractor to execute authorized work releases, provide photographic evidence of completion, and ensure full debris removal. Performance is monitored via digital reporting systems, including ESRI ArcGIS Survey123, and final acceptance is based on 100 percent task completion, adherence to Cal/OSHA and CA MUTCD standards, and the possession of a valid C-61/D-49 CSLB license. The award will be determined through a trade-off process based on three weighted factors: reasonable cost of service (40 percent), service delivery methodology and approach (35 percent), and qualifications and experience (25 percent). Proposers must be authorized to conduct business in California and meet specific insurance requirements, including an A.M. Best rating of at least A:VII. Key personnel must be licensed in California, and at least one foreman must be fluent in English. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the County's e-Procurement portal by August 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Required submissions include a statement of understanding, company information, personnel details, disclosures regarding conflicts of interest or litigation, and evidence of professional experience.