Trout Creek Conifer Removal Project

The Trout Creek Conifer Removal Project, solicitation number 26-27-003, is issued by the Lake Tahoe Community College District for the removal of 100 percent of encroaching conifers, primarily lodgepole pine, across 24 acres of meadow environment in South Lake Tahoe, California. The project requires a Type A Licensed Timber Operator with specific experience using low psi cut-to-length machinery in sensitive meadow environments. Key deliverables include cutting suitable logs into 10 to 18 foot lengths for decking and hauling by the Washoe Tribe, as well as the processing and disposal of all woody material and limbs less than 4 inches in diameter. All work must be completed by November 1, 2027, and must comply with regional environmental regulations, including the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board Waiver. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through a blind selection process based on the base bid and any selected alternates to maximize treated acreage within budget. Bidders must submit electronically sealed proposals via the PlanetBids portal by November 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Required submission documents include a bid bond for 10 percent of the total bid price, a non-collusion declaration, a site-visit certification, and a designated subcontractors list for any entity performing work over 10,000 dollars. The successful contractor must provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds, adhere to prevailing wage rates, and maintain a two-year guarantee period. Administration involves a construction progress schedule using the Critical Path Method and a payment process managed through an Architect's certification.