IFB: 1CA07387 - Chamberlain Creek Habitat Enhancement and Restoration

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking bids for the Chamberlain Creek Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Project through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 1CA07387. The procurement specifically calls for a contractor to provide comprehensive restoration and habitat enhancement services for Chamberlain Creek, which includes installing seven engineered instream large wood structures and implementing biotechnical slope stabilization. Bidders must possess a valid Registered Professional Forester and/or Licensed Timber Operator credential issued by CAL FIRE, demonstrating substantial technical expertise in environmental restoration. The project has critical timing milestones, including a mandatory pre-bid walk-through on June 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Chamberlain Creek Fire Camp, with written questions due by June 13, 2025, and final bid submissions required by June 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The contract is anticipated to commence on September 1, 2025, and expire on August 31, 2026, with potential for a one-year extension. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical competence, proposed methodology, and compliance with specified regulatory requirements.

The solicitation encourages participation from Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) and Small Businesses (SB), offering potential incentives of up to 5% for verified DVBE participation. While no specific DVBE participation goal is mandated, contractors will need to comply with various state regulations regarding economic sanctions, civil rights, and contractor registration. Prevailing wage requirements will apply for bids exceeding $1,000, adding complexity to the bidding process. The project covers jurisdictions in Mendocino County, specifically the Mendocino Census Designated Place (CDP), suggesting a localized environmental restoration effort. Although the total contract amount is to be determined through bid evaluation, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving specialized ecological restoration techniques—indicates a potentially significant investment in environmental infrastructure. Prospective bidders must demonstrate not only technical capability but also a commitment to sustainable habitat enhancement practices within the specified geographic area.