Miller Fuels Reduction Mastication Project

The contract is for fuels reduction vegetation management through mastication services within the Miller Demonstration State Forest in Shasta County, California, covering up to 160 acres. The successful contractor must provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, transportation, and fees necessary to complete the work under strict environmental and safety guidelines, including maintaining 30-foot exclusion zones around watercourses, using fire suppression equipment such as a 250-gallon water wagon, and immediately halting operations if sensitive ecological or cultural resources are encountered. Work is restricted to the period between March 22 and December 14 annually to protect wildlife and habitat, and all activities must comply with state and federal regulations, with the most restrictive standard prevailing in case of conflict. The contract follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and is capped at a maximum value of $160,000.00, though no unit prices are listed in the solicitation—the Rate Sheet will be finalized upon award. The project is administered by CAL FIRE under Solicitation Number 8CA07848, with a response deadline of June 11, 2026, and an estimated performance period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. Bidders must submit a complete package electronically via email to Kelly McGrew at [email hidden], including mandatory certifications and attachments such as the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Disability Veteran Business Enterprise Declaration, Contractor Certification Clauses, and Non-Collusion Declaration. Offerors must self-certify their Small Business, Microbusiness, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise status to qualify for a 5% bidding preference, and must not be listed as a “scrutinized company” under the DARFUR Contracting Act. Contractors are required to comply with California prevailing wage laws, submit weekly certified payrolls, provide full indemnification for liabilities, carry adequate insurance, and adhere to sanctions compliance under Executive Order N-6-22. All work must be performed on-site, with CAL FIRE conducting inspections and retaining final authority for acceptance. No federal FAR clauses apply—this is a state-level procurement governed by California statutes and internal CAL FIRE procedures.