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Hand Thinning and Manual Vegetation Removal

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This subcontract involves performing manual thinning and fuel reduction services for prime contractors on Caltrans fuel reduction projects located in Mammoth Lakes, California. The scope of work focuses on the precision clearing and manual removal of brush and fuels across a 66-acre project boundary along the SR 203 corridor. Personnel will utilize chainsaws, loppers, and brush hooks to deliver thinned vegetation and cleared fuel loads within designated zones while strictly adhering to manual forestry safety standards. The project is managed under Caltrans District 9 in Bishop and is categorized under NAICS code 115310. This effort is specifically designed to reduce fuel loads to enhance safety and environmental management along the specified highway corridor.

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Manual thinning and fuel reduction services for Caltrans projects in Mammoth Lakes, California.

Agency

California → Caltrans, District 9 - Bishop

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for ForestryView NAICS

Place of Performance

Mammoth Lakes, CA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of State Route 203 Fuels Reduction.

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PostedJul 7

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AgencyCalifornia → Caltrans, District 9 - Bishop

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California → Caltrans, District 9 - Bishop

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Performs manual thinning and fuel reduction for prime contractors on Caltrans fuels reduction projects in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Uses chainsaws, loppers, and brush hooks to perform precision clearing and manual removal of fuels and brush across a 66-acre project boundary along the SR 203 corridor. Adheres to manual forestry safety standards. Delivers manually thinned vegetation and cleared fuel loads in designated zones.

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