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Vegetation Thinning and Fuel Reduction (Manual Crews)

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The University of California, Santa Cruz is seeking a subcontractor for a vegetation thinning and fuel reduction project located in Santa Cruz. The primary objective is to reduce wildfire fuel loads across up to 165 acres by manually removing invasive and overgrown vegetation. Work will be performed using hand tools, with a specific focus on sensitive habitats and Wildland Urban Interface zones. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 115310 and was posted on August 13, 2026. The project emphasizes manual labor to ensure the protection of the environment while mitigating fire risks in critical areas.

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UC Santa Cruz seeks subcontractor for manual vegetation thinning and fuel reduction project.

Agency

University of California, Santa Cruz

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for ForestryView NAICS

Place of Performance

Santa Cruz, CA

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This scope was carved out of California Vegetation Treatment Program (CalVTP) Update.

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PostedAug 13

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AgencyUniversity of California, Santa Cruz

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Manual removal of invasive and overgrown vegetation using hand tools to reduce wildfire fuel loads across up to 165 acres, focusing on WUI interface zones and sensitive habitats.

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