Quarry Hill Fire Fuel Reduction Project

The City of El Cerrito is requesting proposals from licensed timber operators and tree service contractors for the Quarry Hill Fire Fuel Reduction Project, with proposals due July 23, 2026, and a mandatory pre-proposal walk on July 7, 2026. Work involves removal and treatment of hazardous trees and other vegetation in the Quarry Hill area within the Hillside Natural Area in accordance with the HNA Fire Resilience and Forest Conservation Management Plan.

Proposers must hold valid timber operator and tree service contractor licenses. The scope encompasses tree removal, treatment of hazardous vegetation, and implementation of fire resilience objectives defined in the management plan. Place of performance is the Quarry Hill area in El Cerrito.

The RFP does not specify a contract value, budget range, or funding source. Questions are due July 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with final answers provided by July 15, 2026. The pre-proposal walk is mandatory and occurs at 7550 Schmidt Lane at 10:00 a.m. on July 7. Finalists will be identified by July 27, with interviews potentially scheduled July 28–30. Firm selection and contract preparation occur August 3–5, with City Council consideration of award on August 18 and contract execution by August 28. Work is scheduled to commence by September 1, 2026. Proposals must be submitted in PDF format via email to Karineh Samkian at ksamkian@elcerrito.gov and are marked late if received after the July 23 deadline at 2:00 p.m.