Modoc Fire Safe Council
Defensible Space / Landowner Assistance / Residential Wood Chipping Programs March 24, 2025
Modoc Fire Safe Council is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to remove, chip, rake, and reduce wildfire fuels generated from creating effective Defensible Space clearances. The objective of this project is to reduce fire hazards, improve ingress/egress, and manage vegetative debris resulting from fuels reduction activities.
Project Overview:
MFSC is a non-profit organization formed by local residents that aims to help elderly, disabled, veteran, and low-income residents create and comply with Public Resource Code §4291 Defensible Space clearances. Bidding contractors will bid on all three parts of the program (must be able to complete all three parts):
- Residential Chipping Program
- Residential Chipping Days coordinated across county of Modoc
- Landowner Assistance Program for the elderly, disabled, veteran, and low-income residents
Work anticipated through the active fire season April – November, weather permitting.
Scope of Work: The contractor will be responsible for reducing wildfire fuels in accordance with PRC 4291 and 14CCR 1299 which specifies compliant Defensible Space Clearances within the Home Ignition Zone.
Proposal Submission Requirements:
Proposal Deadline: April 11th, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Submission Method: Proposals may be sent electronically to modocfiresafecouncil@gmail.com or in-person at the Modoc Conservation Resource Center: 114 E. North St. Alturas, CA
Published in the Modoc County Record on March 27, 2025.
