The Placer Resource Conservation District (Placer RCD) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced contractors to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary (excluding RCD-provided tracked chipper) to carry out Phase III of the Auburn Shaded Fuel Break (Project). This Project consists of fuels reduction on approximately 35 acres of land in the form of hand removal using chainsaws, pruning, and chipping of cut material. The Placer RCD retains the right to award to one or more contractors to ensure that the Project is completed within the specified time frame.
The respondents are advised that the maps, scope of work, and specifications included in this solicitation are intended to be the basis for performance of the Project and for the purpose of establishing a cost proposal. The maps, scope of work, and specifications were prepared by the Placer RCD and convey the general overall scope and nature of the Project, including descriptions of the environmental mitigation and protection requirements.
Proposals must be received by 4:00pm on 6/29/2021 in accordance with the instructions contained herein. Late proposals will not be considered.
The RCD estimates the total project cost to be $130,000.
Proposers are advised that this is not a sealed bid or low bid process. The RCD intends to make an award(s) using the evaluation criteria listed in the specifications to determine the proposal with the best value for the RCD.
To review the complete RFP, click here.
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Other questions regarding the RFP shall be submitted by email or in writing to the Project Manager, Allison Erny, at the following address:
Placer Resource Conservation District
Attn: Allison Erny
281 Nevada Street
Auburn, CA 95603
allison@placerrcd.org.