YWI-RFP-2026-03
Notice of Intent to Award
Notice of Intent to Award
Round Mountain Landscape Resilience Project — Phase 1: Fuels Reduction Contractor Services
YWI intends to award the Round Mountain Phase 1 fuels reduction contract, all three Bid Items, to GP Development & Land Clearing LLC, pending final contract execution.
Issued October 16, 2026 · YWI-RFP-2026-03
GP
Intended awardee
GP Development & Land Clearing LLC
Key points
- Sixteen proposals were received by the October 2, 2026 deadline. Each Bid Item was scored separately on cost (35 points); approach, staffing, work plan, and schedule (30); experience, qualifications, and references (25); and local workforce (10). The award is made on a best-value basis, not lowest price.
- GP Development & Land Clearing LLC received the highest score on all three Bid Items.
- The YWI Board of Directors approved the award on October 14, 2026.
- This notice reflects an intent to award and does not constitute contract execution. Following completion of required documentation, including proof of current insurance and workers' compensation in the name of the contracting entity, YWI will finalize the award.
- Work is targeted to begin in November 2026, once BLM lifts its seasonal fire restrictions, with completion planned by February 28, 2027.
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Note
This notice reflects an intent to award and does not constitute contract execution. Final award is contingent on completion of required documentation.