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Hazardous Fuel Thinning and Vegetation Reduction Specialist

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Response Deadline10/05/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for a Hazardous Fuel Thinning and Vegetation Reduction Specialist to support prime contractors on wildfire safety projects for the City of Newport Beach. The selected specialist will be responsible for thinning trees, managing canopy spacing, and removing invasive species and dead vegetation across a 14.69-acre treatment area. All work must be performed in accordance with Newport Beach Fire Guideline G.01, utilizing chainsaws and brush cutters on slopes under the oversight of CEQA and IRC. Qualified candidates must possess a valid California State Contractor's License and operate under NAICS code 115310. The project is located in Newport Beach, California, with a response deadline set for October 5, 2026.

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Hazardous fuel thinning and vegetation reduction subcontract for wildfire safety in Newport Beach.

Agency

California → City of Newport Beach

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Newport Beach, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 9990-2.

The full solicitation package (5 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Buck Gully Reserve Hazardous Fuel Thinning And Reduction Project

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PostedSep 30

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Response DeadlineOct 5

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AgencyCalifornia → City of Newport Beach

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Organization / AgencyCalifornia → City of Newport Beach

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Performs thinning and reduction of hazardous fuels and vegetation for prime contractors on City of Newport Beach wildfire safety projects. Thins trees, manages canopy spacing, and removes dead vegetation and invasive species per Newport Beach Fire Guideline G.01. Uses chainsaws and brush cutters on slopes under IRC and CEQA oversight. Requires CA State Contractor's License. Delivers a 14.69-acre fuel treatment area.

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