Pilot Biomass Transport Project
Reducing wildfire risk and improving forest health by facilitating the transport of previously felled, unmerchantable woody biomass to productive end-use facilities
GSNR has entered into a $3.34 million Stewardship Agreement with the United States Forest Service to implement the Pilot Biomass Transport Project. This project will support the transportation and removal of previously felled biomass, roundwood, and hazardous fuels from the National Forest System lands. These materials will be delivered safely and efficiently to existing regional businesses supporting local and rural economic development.
The Grizzly Flats Cull Deck Removal Project, located within the Eldorado National Forest, represents the first project completed under GSNR’s broader Pilot Biomass Transport Project.
Since hauling operations commenced in December 2025, more than 400 truckloads (an estimated 10,325 green tons) of previously felled cull logs resulting from the Caldor Fire have been transported from the project area to three end-use facilities: Tuolumne Biomass, American Wood Fibers, and the Pacific Ultra-power Chinese Station woodyard.
Through this effort, low-value forest material that would have otherwise remained on the landscape has been diverted to productive uses, including renewable energy generation and wood products manufacturing, while supporting California’s forest products industry and reducing hazardous fuel loading.
Building on the success of this first project, GSNR continues to work closely with the U.S. Forest Service to identify and prioritize additional deck removal opportunities across multiple National Forests.
Request for BID
The Request for Bid (RFB) for GSNR’s No. 2025-01-GSNR-GF – Grizzly Flat Cull Deck Removal Project is now closed. GSNR originally released the RFB on July 21, 2025 (see original RFB here). Based on feedback received, an amended RFB was released on August 15, 2025 and closed on August 29, 2025 (see amended RFB here).
GSNR, in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service, conducted the evaluation period beginning September 1, 2025, including a joint evaluation meeting on September 10, 2025, to review all timely and compliant bids. Upon review and evaluation of all bids, GSNR has determined the apparent successful bidder is Tuolumne Biomass, LLC. See further details in the Award Announcement below.
Please note: this notice does not constitute a contract award. Any resulting contract remains contingent upon completion of the RFB’s procedural requirements.
GSNR is appreciative of all bids received to perform this important work that will promote healthy forests and reduce fire hazards.
Staff contact is Jason Hansen (jhansen@rcrcnet.org)
Addendums #1 and #2
As part of the RFB for Bid No. 2025-01-GSNR-GF for the Grizzly Flat Cull Deck Removal Project, GSNR released two Addendums. The addendums provided responses to questions that were submitted by potential bidders.
