Fuels Reduction Project

The Truckee Donner Public Utility District is forecasting a fuels reduction and vegetation maintenance project aimed at creating and sustaining defensible space within 100 feet of water station structures to enhance wildfire protection. This initiative focuses on routine vegetation management to reduce hazardous fuel loads and mitigate wildfire risk to critical water infrastructure in the Truckee, California area, specifically targeting the 96161 zip code. The project is part of broader efforts to ensure the resilience and operational continuity of water stations amid increasing wildfire threats in the region. The contract opportunity is listed under the agency name Truckee Donner Public Utility District with Point of Contact Ryan Pursel, Vegetation Program Manager, reachable at ryan@tdpud.org or 530-448-4453. The posting was made on July 9, 2026, and while the solicitation number and NAICS code have not been provided, the project is categorized as a forecast with no specified set-aside type. All work will be performed on-site at the water station facilities in Truckee, California, and further details can be accessed through the provided link to CEQA Net for environmental and planning documentation.