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Mechanical Forest Thinning and Fuels Reduction

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This subcontract for Mechanical Forest Thinning and Fuels Reduction involves performing mechanical thinning of forest vegetation for prime contractors on CAL FIRE forest resiliency projects located within the Plumas National Forest. The scope of work requires the use of heavy forestry equipment, including feller bunchers, forwarders, and masticators, to remove vegetation and thin forest stands in accordance with the North Fork Forest Recovery Project NEPA Environmental Assessment. The primary objective is to deliver thinned forest acreage that meets specific fuel reduction standards. This project falls under NAICS code 113110 and is managed by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

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Subcontract for mechanical forest thinning and fuels reduction in Plumas National Forest.

Agency

California Forestry and Fire Protection, Department of

NAICS

113110 - Timber Tract OperationsView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of Sierra Institute for Community and Environment, North Fork Feather All Lands Forest Health.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PostedJul 21

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AgencyCalifornia Forestry and Fire Protection, Department of

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California Forestry and Fire Protection, Department of

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Performs mechanical thinning of forest vegetation for prime contractors on CAL FIRE forest resiliency projects in the Plumas National Forest. Uses feller bunchers, forwarders, and masticators to remove vegetation and thin forest stands per the North Fork Forest Recovery Project NEPA Environmental Assessment. Requires heavy forestry equipment. Delivers thinned forest acreage meeting specified fuel reduction standards.

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