The U.S. Forest Service is seeking information for a forest stewardship project in the Tahoe National Forest to improve forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and protect water supplies. The work involves treating approximately 5,127 gross acres over a contract term of up to 5 years, including timber harvest preparation, timber and biomass removal, road work, and low-value stand treatments. The project anticipates offering over 15 million board feet of commercial timber and 8,000+ cubic feet of biomass. Performance will be at the Galloway G-Z Stewardship area within the Tahoe National Forest. Payment will offset service costs with timber value, and specific wage acts and bonding will apply.

This RFI is for forest health and wildfire risk reduction services across approximately 5,127 acres in the Tahoe National Forest, specifically within the Galloway G-Z Stewardship IRSC area. The contract term is anticipated to be up to 5 years. Work may include timber sale preparation, timber and biomass removal, road work, and low-value stand treatments. Financial arrangements involve using product value from timber and biomass to offset service costs, with specific wage acts applying. Responses to the RFI questions are requested by March 20, 2026.