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Hand Thinning and Manual Piling Services

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Response Deadline11/14/2026, 01:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract for Hand Thinning and Manual Piling Services involves performing manual vegetation removal and piling for prime contractors on reforestation projects within restricted areas of Tuolumne County. The scope of work requires the use of chainsaws and hand tools to thin trees and shrubs and pile debris and slash, with the final deliverable being the completed hand-thinned and piled acreage. The project is managed by the California County Administration Office under NAICS code 115310. Contractors must strictly adhere to prevailing wage requirements and comply with the Fire Plan for Construction and Service Agreements. The solicitation was posted on October 17, 2026, with a response deadline of November 14, 2026.

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Subcontract for manual vegetation thinning and piling services in Tuolumne County reforestation projects.

Agency

California → County Administration Office

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of RFP-2025-0154.

The full solicitation package (11 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Mechanical Site Prep: Jawbone Creek Item 2

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PostedOct 17

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Response DeadlineNov 14

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11/14/2026, 01:00:00 AM UTCin 28 days

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AgencyCalifornia → County Administration Office

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Organization / AgencyCalifornia → County Administration Office

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Performs manual vegetation removal and piling for prime contractors on Tuolumne County reforestation projects in restricted areas. Hand thins trees and shrubs and performs hand piling of debris and slash using chainsaws and hand tools. Requires compliance with the Fire Plan for Construction and Service Agreements and prevailing wage requirements. Delivers hand-thinned and piled acreage.

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