YWI-RFP-2026-02
Notice of Intent to Award
Notice of Intent to Award
Round Mountain 2026 Timber Operations
YWI intends to award the Round Mountain 2026 Timber Operations contract to Chris Swanson Trucking LLC, pending final contract execution.
Issued September 25, 2026 · YWI-RFP-2026-02
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Intended awardee
Chris Swanson Trucking LLC
Key points
- Three proposals were received. One arrived after the September 14, 2026 deadline and was not considered, as provided in Section III.C of the RFP.
- Of the two proposals evaluated, one exceeded the funding available for this scope of work under Sierra Nevada Conservancy Grant #1817. Chris Swanson Trucking LLC submitted a responsive proposal within the available budget.
- This notice reflects an intent to award and does not constitute contract execution. Following completion of required documentation, including the insurance certificates and endorsements required by Section 2.18 of the Contract, YWI will finalize the award.
- The planned implementation window is October 2026 through February 28, 2027, a hard stop for the California spotted owl limited operating period.
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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.