November 14, 2024 – The Mariposa Fire Safe Council (501c3) is seeking contractor bids for the Lushmeadows Ladder Fuels Project - Phase One. This is a Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention grant funded fire 
mitigation project encompassing 160 acres of private parcels in the Lushmeadows area of Mariposa County. The project will focus on the dangerous fuel islands between residential structures. We will be looking for experienced contractors who will prioritize this project, provide a sustained effort, and can work well with parcel owners. Contractors will need access to large log chipping equipment to deal with the many log decks and downed trees throughout the project area. No timber harvesting will occur.
There will be a mandatory bid walk for prospective contractors on Thursday, November 21st.
Email director@mariposafiresafecouncil.org to receive the RFP packet, and to RSVP for the bid walk.
Mariposa Fire Safe Council website and Facebook.
The Lushmeadows Ladder Fuels Project - Phase One, is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing GHG emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment– particularly in disadvantaged communities. The Cap-and-Trade program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution. California Climate Investments projects include affordable housing, renewable energy, public transportation, zero-emission vehicles, environmental restoration, more sustainable agriculture, recycling, and much more. At least 35 percent of these investments are located within and benefiting residents of disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households across California. For more information, visit the California Climate Investments website at: www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov.
Source: Mariposa Fire Safe Council