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Hand Cutting and Tree Felling Services

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

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This subcontract for Hand Cutting and Tree Felling Services involves performing fuel hazard reduction projects for the California Tahoe Conservancy across 63.69 acres in El Dorado. The selected contractor will be responsible for the hand cutting of standing live and dead trees and brush, specifically felling designated trees with chainsaws and clearing brush near property lines while ensuring the protection of Sugar Pine and Juniper species. To be eligible, contractors must possess a valid California Contractor License and utilize chainsaws equipped with spark arresters. The solicitation was posted on October 16, 2026, with a response deadline of November 4, 2026. This project falls under NAICS code 115310 and requires the delivery of all felled trees and cut brush as part of the scope of work.

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Agency

California Tahoe Conservancy

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

El Dorado, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of CTA26003R.

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PostedOct 16

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Response DeadlineNov 4

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

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AgencyCalifornia Tahoe Conservancy

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Organization / AgencyCalifornia Tahoe Conservancy

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Full Description

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Performs hand cutting of standing live and dead trees and brush for prime contractors on California Tahoe Conservancy fuel hazard reduction projects. Fells designated trees using chainsaws and cuts brush near property lines while protecting Juniper and Sugar Pine species. Requires chainsaws equipped with spark arresters and a California Contractor License. Delivers felled trees and cut brush across 63.69 acres.

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