Controlled Burn Wastewater Treatment Plant 2025

The City of Shasta Lake is seeking a contractor to perform a controlled burn at the City of Shasta Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant located in Shasta County, California. The primary objective of this project is the removal of all one-hour fuels to protect essential public health and safety facilities and to mitigate future and imminent wildfire emergencies. This effort is supported by a statutory emergency exemption under CEQA due to the urgent need to protect public safety and property from wildfire damage. The project is classified under NAICS code 562910 and references SCH#2023070050 for detailed analysis regarding fire fuel reduction projects within the city. Key points of contact for the initiative include Senior Planner Peter Bird and Fire Fuel Reduction Coordinator Greg McIntosh. The performance of the work will take place specifically within Section 1, Township 32 North, Range 5 West, of the Mount Diablo Meridian and Baseline in Shasta Lake.