IFB #2024-18: Prosser Dam Road Fuel Reduction Project

The California State Lands Commission is seeking a Licensed Timber Operator-A (LTO-A) to conduct fuel reduction services on a 109-acre School Lands Parcel (#062-002) near Truckee. The project aims to reduce fire hazards, improve forest health, and enhance fire suppression capabilities for the Truckee community and critical infrastructure. Specific objectives include reducing the basal area from 340 ft2/acre to 60-75 ft2/acre and tree density from 316 trees/acre to 50-60 trees/acre through comprehensive thinning, pruning, and removal operations. Bidders must possess a current California LTO-A license, C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor license, and maintain a minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence liability insurance policy. The solicitation (IFB #2024-18) includes a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, with an optional site visit on September 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Bids are due on October 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with a public bid opening at 1:30 PM, and the contract term is scheduled from October 20, 2025, to October 19, 2026.

The procurement encourages participation from small businesses, with special considerations for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs), though no mandatory DVBE participation is required. Bidders can receive potential incentives of 1-5% based on DVBE subcontracting levels. The project will be executed under a CAL FIRE Forest Resilience Exemption permit, with tribal and cultural resource monitoring by the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including at least four references demonstrating similar project experience, detailed personnel qualifications, and various state-mandated certifications. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the bid requires a bid surety equal to 10% of the maximum agreement value, and contractors will offset project costs through timber harvest revenues. The project involves multiple work zones, with access agreements already secured from the Ross Family Trust and Pannonia Ranchos Association, ensuring comprehensive land access for fuel reduction activities.