Lassen County Cone Collection Program

The Lassen County Cone Collection Program is a conservation initiative led by the Honey Lake Valley Resource Conservation District to support reforestation efforts in fire- and insect-damaged forest areas of Lassen County, California. The project involves manually harvesting mature conifer cones from designated seed zones—523, 732, and 771—using hand tools such as pole saws and pole pruners. Workers will climb selected trees, collect cones, bag them on-site, and transport the bags to a temporary holding facility before final delivery to CalForest Nurseries Inc. for propagation. The work is conducted under a categorical exemption under 14 CCR Section 15304(a), Class 4, which confirms that the activity involves only minor alterations to land and does not impact healthy, mature, or scenic trees, thus eliminating the need for extensive environmental review under CEQA. The place of performance is centered in Susanville, with operations extending to the specified seed zones within Lassen County. The contract is structured as a forecast with no formal solicitation number, estimated value, pricing details, or binding financial terms, indicating it serves as a planning tool rather than an active procurement. No FAR clauses, packaging standards, marking requirements, barcoding, or inspection criteria are specified, reflecting the low-complexity, non-federal nature of the project. There is no defined period of performance, delivery schedule, or FOB terms, and no contracting officer, technical representative, or payment office details are provided. The agency does not require standard federal representations such as UEI, CAGE codes, socioeconomic certifications, or subcontracting plans, as it operates as a public conservation district rather than a federally regulated contractor. The point of contact for inquiries is Kelsey Marks, District Manager, reachable via phone or email. The project’s success is measured by the volume of cones collected and delivered, with compliance centered on safe harvesting practices and environmental exemption adherence rather than formal quality controls or contractual performance metrics.