Tahoe Basin Fuel Load Reduction Project

Placer County Department of Agriculture, Parks, and Natural Resources is requesting bids on the Tahoe Basin Fuel Load Reduction Project, a forest-management and fuel-reduction initiative on approximately 16.8 acres across multiple parcels on the north and west sides of Lake Tahoe, with bids due August 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PDT and a mandatory pre-bid job walk on July 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at 300 N Ridge Drive, Carnelian Bay.

The scope involves removing ladder fuels, increasing spacing between healthy trees, removing hazardous trees, and reducing down woody material across wildland-urban interface and urban lots, all located within 50 feet of structures. All work must be completed by December 31, 2026, with a notice to proceed anticipated on August 15, 2026. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB, Bid Number 20679) requiring online submissions only.

The project spans multiple treatment areas within Placer County. Contract documents available for download include a Scope of Work, Special Terms & Conditions, Draft Contract, and Geo-Referenced Project Maps. Questions are due July 30, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. PDT. Public bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. The bid notice indicates significant industry interest, with 30 plan takers registered representing tree service, forestry, and construction firms from California and neighboring states. The project is categorized under Landscaping & Forestry services, including arborist services, tree maintenance, field restoration, and parks and landscaping work.