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CTA26003RState & Local

Response Deadline11/04/2026, 07:59:00 AM UTC

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The California Tahoe Conservancy is soliciting bids for the Elks Club Chipping Fuel Hazard Reduction Project, which involves fuels management activities on approximately 63.69 acres of land in El Dorado, California. The scope of work includes hand cutting standing live and dead trees and brush using chainsaws, as well as piling and chipping logs and slash. The total contract value is capped at 490,000 dollars, with the award granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a lump sum bid for all categories. Bidders must hold a valid California Contractor License and are required to attend a mandatory pre-bid tour on October 26, 2026. The project requires strict adherence to safety and environmental standards, including the use of spark arresting equipment on all machinery and the rehabilitation of equipment-used areas to a natural appearance within 24 hours of completion. Work is restricted to weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Contractors must pay general prevailing wage rates and comply with State safety orders and the California Administrative Code. Bids must be submitted as a single PDF file to the designated procurement email by November 3, 2026, and must include all required certifications, a rate sheet, and bidder references to be considered responsive.

General Info

Fuel hazard reduction on 63.69 acres in California, capped at 490,000 dollars.

Agency

California Tahoe Conservancy

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

El Dorado, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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CTA26003R Elks Club Chipping Fuel Hazard Reduction Project

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedOct 16

Solicitation

Response DeadlineNov 4

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/04/2026, 07:59:00 AM UTCin 18 days

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AgencyCalifornia Tahoe Conservancy

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyCalifornia Tahoe Conservancy

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Jason Pollard

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The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) is seeking fuels management activities on approximately 63.69 acres of land owned by the Conservancy and the USDA Forest Service and managed by the Conservancy. Fuels management activities involve hand cutting standing live and dead trees and brush with chainsaws, piling logs, slash, and brush and chipping. All work must be completed in accordance with contract specifications. Please refer to the attached Exhibit A-1 Scope of Work Detail.

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