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, Mendocino National Forest Reforestation - Planting, identified under Solicitation ID: Mendocino National Forest Reforestation--Planting. 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 project aims to reforest 571 acres within the Mendocino National Forest following the 2020 August Complex fire, which caused varying intensities of damage from low to 100% tree mortality. The Resource Conservation District of Tehama County received funding from CAL FIRE Forest Health program to accomplish this post-fire reforestation. The work involves site preparation, which includes scalping planting sites to expose bare mineral soil and removing competing vegetation, ensuring proper root-to-soil contact, and positioning scalp locations to avoid standing water, compacted soils, or large debris. Seedling planting will involve approximately 35,000 plug seedlings in Spring 2026 and 60,000 plug seedlings in Spring 2027, planted singularly, upright, and firmly in bare mineral soil with the root collar level or slightly below the soil surface, eliminating air pockets. Contractors must plant a diverse mix of native and climate-adapted tree species according to RPF spacing guidelines, targeting approximately 35,000 seedlings over 200 acres and 60,000 seedlings over 371 acres (15ft average spacing). Watercourse protection measures and endangered/threatened species protections are also outlined as part of the project.

General Bid Items

Quantity: 571 Unit: AC Work Item: Reforestation (Reestablishment of a healthy, diverse, and climate-resilient forest through planting plug seedlings)
Quantity: 571 Unit: AC Work Item: Site Preparation (Scalping planting sites to expose bare mineral soil, removal of competing vegetation, ensuring proper root-to-soil contact, and avoiding standing water/compacted soils)
Quantity: 35,000 Unit: EACH Work Item: Plug seedling planting (Spring 2026), Specifications: 15 x 15 ft spacing, singularly, upright, firmly in bare mineral soil, root collar level or slightly below soil surface, eliminating air pockets, handled with care to prevent root desiccation/bending/exposure
Quantity: 60,000 Unit: EACH Work Item: Plug seedling planting (Spring 2027), Specifications: 15 x 15 ft spacing, singularly, upright, firmly in bare mineral soil, root collar level or slightly below soil surface, eliminating air pockets, handled with care to prevent root desiccation/bending/exposure
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Species Composition and Spacing (Planting a diverse mix of native and climate-adapted tree species as designated by RPF, based on RPF’s spacing guidelines for target seedlings)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Watercourse Protection Measures (Compliance with Class I, II, III watercourse designations, flagging, and equipment limitation zones)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Endangered or Threatened Species Protections (Conducting surveys and establishing EEZs if species are discovered)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Equipment Weed Washing (Prior to mobilization to the project area, with USFS inspection)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Overall Work Scheduling and Updates (Providing an overall work schedule and weekly updates)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Layout and Supervision Time (Ensuring public safety and compliance with RCDTC requirements)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Retention/Protection of Designated Areas/Vegetation (Retaining/protecting specified areas)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Crew Safety and Sanitation Needs (Contractor responsibility)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Protection of Structures, Property, Utilities (Contractor responsibility)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Fire Risk Mitigation Measures (Implementing and complying with fire prevention laws and regulations, Public Resources Code Sections 4427–4442)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Equipment Fire Suppression Capabilities (Equipping all project equipment with on-board fire suppression, extinguishers, shovels, axes)
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Traffic Control (Responsibility for all traffic control and signs as needed)

NAICS Classification

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

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 12, 2026, and was last updated on February 20, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on February 24, 2026.

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