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Hand Thinning and Felling Services

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This subcontract for Hand Thinning and Felling Services involves the manual removal of standing dead trees and brush to support fuel load reduction projects in Foresthill, California. The selected provider will be responsible for felling dead trees with chainsaws, pruning residual trees, and clearing brush, with a specific focus on operating within areas subject to landfill cap weight restrictions. The final objective is to deliver a thinned forest stand featuring an average spacing of 25 feet between boles. To qualify for this project, contractors must employ trained sawyers and possess a valid California Contractor License along with DIR PWC Registration. The solicitation was posted on August 28, 2026, and requires a response by September 18, 2026. This work is performed under NAICS code 562111 for Placer County.

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Hand thinning and felling services for fuel reduction in Foresthill, California.

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California → Placer CountyView Agency

NAICS

562111 - Solid Waste CollectionView NAICS

Place of Performance

Foresthill, CA, 95631, USA

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Foresthill Transfer Station Fuel Load Reduction Project 2

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AgencyCalifornia → Placer County
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Performs manual removal of standing dead trees and brush for prime contractors on Placer County fuel load reduction projects. Fells standing dead trees using chainsaws, prunes residual trees, and cuts brush, specifically in areas with landfill cap weight restrictions. Requires trained sawyers, a valid California Contractor License, and DIR PWC Registration. Delivers a thinned forest stand with average spacing of 25 feet between boles.

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