Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Tehama County Resource Conservation District is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Stairstep Mastication Project, identified under Solicitation ID: -. Work is to be performed near 202 Walnut St, Red Bluff, CA 96080, USA in Tehama County.

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General Project Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for contracted services to perform mastication work as part of the Stairstep Mastication Project. The project is located along Turner Mountain Roads and between Turner Mountain Road and Battle Creek Meadows Ranch near Mineral, CA, within the Lassen National Forest, covering up to 256 treatment acres. The primary goal is to prepare sites for reforestation treatments, reduce stand basal area, improve forest health and dynamics, alter stand composition, and eradicate pest infestations. The work involves using tracked or wheeled mastication machines to cut and masticate standing conifer and hardwood trees and other vegetation up to 10” DBH, masticating montane shrubs/brush over 12” tall, and processing downed logs. Key specifications include managing masticated material depth to 18” or less, retaining specific riparian hardwoods, and protecting watercourses. The contractor must ensure environmental compliance, implement fire risk mitigation measures, and adhere to a Winter Period Operations Plan (WPOP).

General Bid Items

Quantity: 256 Unit: AC Work Item: Mastication of standing conifer and hardwood trees, Specifications: up to 10” Diameter Breast Height (DBH), capable of operating on slopes up to 40%, using tracked or wheeled machines.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Mastication of all montane shrubs/brush species, Specifications: exceeding 12” above the ground (ladder fuels).
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Bucking and mastication of downed trees and logs, Specifications: greater than 12” in diameter, segments in full contact with soil; masticate exposed tops of bucked segments and downed logs.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Debris spreading and mulching, Specifications: masticated/chipped material depth not to exceed 18”, spread to less than 18” depth.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Retention of identified sensitive species, Specifications: all oaks, alders, and other riparian hardwoods (e.g., Aspen, Cottonwood, Willow) must be retained.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Watercourse protection, Specifications: Protection of beneficial uses of water, riparian functions, and species observed within designated watercourse protection zones (Class I, II, III).
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Equipment and site management, Specifications: including weed washing equipment prior to mobilization, USFS inspection scheduling, adherence to fire risk mitigations (Public Resources Code 4427-4442), on-board fire suppression capabilities, and full compliance with the Winter Period Operations Plan (WPOP).

NAICS Classification

NAICS 115310 – Forest Fire Suppression and Other Forestry Services, NAICS 238910 – Site Preparation Contractors, NAICS 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, NAICS 113210 – Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on January 28, 2026, and was last updated on January 28, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on February 24, 2026.

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