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Tahoe Basin Fuel Load Reduction Project

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20260727034State & Local

Response Deadline08/07/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Placer County is soliciting bids for a hazardous fuel load reduction project on 19 county-owned parcels totaling 17 acres within the Tahoe Basin, specifically near Carnelian Bay, California, to enhance community safety and wildfire resilience. The work entails tree thinning, removal of hazardous and beetle-killed trees, limbing of residual trees, and reduction of brush and downed woody material, all conducted in close proximity to homes and structures, necessitating strict public safety and traffic control protocols. Material disposal will vary by parcel and may include on-site chipping, off-site hauling, or lop-and-scatter methods, particularly on steep terrain, requiring specialized lightweight, low ground pressure equipment to minimize environmental impact. The project is classified under NAICS code 115310, managed by the California state and local government agency, with proposals due by August 7, 2026, and directed by Project Manager Lauren Catlin.

General Info

Hazardous fuel reduction on 17 acres near Carnelian Bay with tree thinning, debris removal, and environmentally sensitive equipment.

Agency

California → Placer CountyView Agency

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for ForestryView NAICS

Place of Performance

Carnelian Bay, CA, 96140, US

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Specs.pdf

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedJul 28

Solicitation

Response DeadlineAug 7

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

08/07/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 10 days

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AgencyCalifornia → Placer County

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

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California → Placer County

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Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Lauren CatlinProject Manager

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Bid #20679: The project involves hazardous fuel load reduction on 19 county-owned parcels (17 acres total) in the Tahoe Basin to improve community safety and wildfire resilience. The scope of work includes tree thinning, removal of hazardous and beetle-killed trees, limbing of residual trees, and reduction of brush and down woody material. Work is located in close proximity to homes and structures, requiring public safety and traffic control measures. Material disposal methods vary by parcel and include on-site chipping, hauling all material off-site, or lop-and-scatter techniques on steep terrain. Lightweight, low ground pressure equipment is required.

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