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Mechanized and Hand Thinning Services

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Response Deadline11/06/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves providing mechanized and hand thinning services for lodgepole pine removal across 24 acres as part of the Lake Tahoe Community College District meadow restoration projects in South Lake Tahoe. The selected contractor will be responsible for 100 percent conifer removal, which includes cutting logs to lengths between 10 and 18 feet and forwarding them to designated landings. To protect the sensitive meadow environment, the use of low PSI cut-to-length machinery is strictly required. Eligible bidders must hold a State of California Type A Licensed Timber Operator certification. The solicitation was posted on October 7, 2026, with a response deadline of November 6, 2026. All work must be performed in accordance with the specifications for prime contractors to ensure the successful restoration of the project area.

General Info

Thinning 24 acres of lodgepole pine for Lake Tahoe meadow restoration projects.

Agency

California → Lake Tahoe Community College District

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 26-27-003.

The full solicitation package (8 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Trout Creek Conifer Removal Project

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Timeline

PostedOct 7

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Response DeadlineNov 6

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11/06/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 29 days

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AgencyCalifornia → Lake Tahoe Community College District

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Organization / AgencyCalifornia → Lake Tahoe Community College District

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Performs conifer removal for prime contractors on Lake Tahoe Community College District meadow restoration projects. Executes hand and mechanized thinning of lodgepole pine across 24 acres, cutting logs to 10-18 foot lengths and forwarding them to landings. Requires low PSI cut-to-length machinery for sensitive meadow protection. Must be a State of California Type A Licensed Timber Operator. Delivers 100% conifer removal and decked logs.

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