Invitation For Bids: Bootsole / Craddle Valley Project Biomass Removal And Log Decking

INVITATION FOR BIDS: BOOTSOLE / CRADDLE VALLEY PROJECT BIOMASS REMOVAL AND LOG DECKING

Lassen Fire Safe Council, Inc. is soliciting sealed bids from qualified Licensed Timber Operators to perform mechanical forest fuels reduction work and mechanical forest restoration work in the Plumas National Forest, Beckwourth Ranger District. The project area is approximately 1.5 miles south of Thompson Peak, 3 miles south of Janesville, and 4 miles west of U.S. Route 395. The project is located in all or portions of T27N R12E Sections 1 and 12; T27N R13E Sections 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,14,15,16,17,18 and 22; T28N R13E Sections 29, 31, 32, 33 and 34 M.D.M.

Project implementation is expected in 2023‐2025. Project will involve work in burned and unburned stands including tree felling, skidding, decking, chipping, and hauling of material to biomass utilization facilities.

Sealed bids will be received in person at the Lassen Fire Safe Council office at 1825 Main Street Susanville, CA 96130, or by mail at PO Box 816 Susanville, CA 96130 by Thursday, August 10 at 5:00 pm.

Lassen Fire Safe Council, Inc will evaluate competitive offers submitted by offerors who present a price offer according to the information found in the bid package. Bids will be accepted from contractors who demonstrate an ability to successfully complete the scope of work being bid and have valid required insurances and licenses in effect at the time of bid submission.

For proposal requirements contact Lassen Fire Safe Council at (530) 251‐5560 or email at [email protected] . Once contacted, bid package information and date/time of pre‐bid tour(s) of the project will be provided.