DECKED TIMBER SALE - Twin Ridges and Gastonville Deck Sales

The Nevada County Purchasing Department is accepting sealed bids for the sale and removal of decked sawlogs located on the Tahoe National Forest in the Twin Ridges and Gastonville areas. The bidder must assume ownership of approximately 6,821 MBF of mixed pine and fir timber, haul the logs off‑site, provide delivery receipts, complete all required road and landing restoration, and comply with extensive environmental and safety provisions (NEPA, Clean Air/Water Acts, historic preservation, invasive species, and fire‑plan requirements). A performance bond (minimum $20,000 or 20 % of contract value) and specific insurance coverages are required. Bids must be submitted electronically in PDF format by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026. • Total timber volume: ~6,821 MBF (≈11,901 CCF) across two sale areas. • Required deliverables: haulage, road/landing restoration, erosion control, documentation videos, tax reporting. • Mandatory compliance: NEPA, Forest Service BMPs, Wet Season/Winter Hauling Agreement, fire plan, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. • Bonds/Insurance: $20 k‑20 % bond; $1 M‑$2 M commercial general liability, workers’ comp, auto, umbrella, and logger’s property damage. • Submission: sealed electronic PDF via Public Purchase portal; no fax/email accepted. • Evaluation: highest responsible bidder meeting all technical and contractual requirements.