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Bid Title

RFP for Herbicide Application Services for the Baltimore Ravine Shaded Fuel Break

Issuing Agency

Auburn city

Location

California

Published Date

Feb 14, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 26, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	RFP for Herbicide Application Services for the Baltimore Ravine Shaded Fuel Break
Category:	Request for Proposals
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Auburn (City) is seeking proposals from licensed, qualified and experienced contractors to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete Phase II of the Baltimore Ravine Shaded Fuel Break (Project). This Project Phase consists of applying herbicide on approximately 120 acres of land previously cleared in Phase I. The City retains the right to award to one or more contractors to ensure the Project is completed within the specified time frame. The maps, scope of work, and specifications, including descriptions of required treatment specifications and environmental protection requirements, are the basis for performing the Project, and establishing a cost proposal. Proposals must be received by 4:00 pm on March 26, 2026, in accordance with the instructions contained herein. Late proposals will not be considered. This is a sealed bid procurement process for professional services conducted pursuant to Auburn Municipal Code section 37.11 and is intended to solicit qualified responsible professionals that are interested in providing services over the course of a nine-month period (Spring 2026 to December 1, 2026). The City intends to make an award(s) using the evaluation criteria listed in the specifications. Proposal information and documents are available on the City’s website: https://www.auburn.ca.gov/Bids.aspx For purposes of this Request for Proposals (RFP), “AFD” refers to the City of Auburn Fire Department, “CONTRACTOR” refers to the submitter of the proposal, and “Project Manager” refers to AFD Fire Chief, John Rogers, or other designated AFD employee. Publication Date/Time: 2/13/2026 8:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/26/2026 4:00 PM Miscellaneous: Please see RFP package for complete details Related Documents: BRSFBP MND AFD Phase 2 BRSFBP RFP

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BALTIMORE RAVINE SHADED FUEL BREAK

INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

CITY OF AUBURN, CALIFORNIA

Prepared for:

City of Auburn Fire Department

1225 Lincoln Way

Auburn, CA 95603

Prepared by:

Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc.

707 SW Washington Street, Suite 1300

Portland, Oregon 97205

(503) 224-3445

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Funding for this project provided by Cal Fire’s Wildfire Prevention Grants Program

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Contents

I. REGULATORY CONTEXT ...................................................................................................................1

1.1 Stage of CEQA Document Development ...................................................................................1

1.2 Regulatory Guidance .........................................................................................................................1

1.3 Initial Study Purpose and Comment Period.......................................................................................1

1.4 Mandatory Findings of Significance...................................................................................................2

II. INTRODUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING ...........................................................................2

2.1 Project Location .................................................................................................................................2

2.2 Project Need, Background, and Objectives.......................................................................................2

2.3 Project Description.............................................................................................................................2

2.3.1. Mastication ................................................................................................................................4

2.3.2. Hand Thinning ...........................................................................................................................5

2.3.3. Pile Burning ...............................................................................................................................6

2.3.4. Herbicide Application.................................................................................................................6

2.3.5. Prescribed Grazing....................................................................................................................6

2.4 Current Land Uses, Planning, and Previous Impacts........................................................................6

2.5 Other Agency Involvement ................................................................................................................8

2.6 Analysis Methodology and Assessment Area ...................................................................................8

III. ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE .............................................................................................................8

3.1 Vegetation Types...............................................................................................................................8

3.2 Topography and Soils: .....................................................................................................................11

3.3 Hydrology.........................................................................................................................................13

IV. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ..............................................................................15

4.1 Analysis of Impacts to Aesthetics ....................................................................................................15

4.1.1. Discussion ...............................................................................................................................15

4.1.2. Mitigations ...............................................................................................................................19

4.1.3. Conclusion...............................................................................................................................19

4.2 Analysis of Impacts to Agriculture and Forestry Resources............................................................19

4.2.1. Discussion ...............................................................................................................................21

4.3 Analysis of Impacts to Air Quality ....................................................................................................21

4.3.1. Discussion ...............................................................................................................................22

4.3.2. Mitigations ...............................................................................................................................23

4.3.3. Conclusion...............................................................................................................................23

4.4 Analysis of Impacts on Biological Resources ..................................................................................24

4.4.1 Special Status Animals.............................................................................................................26

4.4.2 Special Status Plants ...............................................................................................................41

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4.4.3 Sensitive Natural Communities ................................................................................................46

4.4.4 Wetlands...................................................................................................................................46

4.4.5 Fish and Wildlife Movement Patterns.......................................................................................47

4.4.6 Local Policies and Ordinances .................................................................................................47

4.4.7 Habitat Conservation Plans......................................................................................................47

4.4.8 Conclusion................................................................................................................................47

4.5 Analysis of Impacts on Cultural Resources .....................................................................................47

4.5.1 Discussion ................................................................................................................................48

4.5.2 Mitigations ................................................................................................................................48

4.5.3 Conclusion................................................................................................................................49

4.6 Analysis of Impacts to Geology and Soils .......................................................................................49

4.6.1 Discussion ................................................................................................................................50

4.6.2 Mitigations ................................................................................................................................51

4.6.3 Conclusion:...............................................................................................................................52

4.7 Analysis of Impacts to Energy .........................................................................................................52

4.7.1 Discussion ................................................................................................................................54

4.8 Analysis of Impacts to Greenhouse Gas Emissions........................................................................54

4.8.1 Discussion: ...............................................................................................................................54

4.8.2 Mitigations ................................................................................................................................56

4.8.3 Conclusion................................................................................................................................56

4.9 Analysis of Impacts to Hazards and Hazardous Materials ..............................................................56

4.9.1 Discussion ................................................................................................................................58

4.9.2 Mitigations ................................................................................................................................58

4.9.3 Conclusion................................................................................................................................59

4.10 Analysis of Impacts to Hydrology and Water Quality ....................................................................59

4.10.1 Discussion ..............................................................................................................................60

4.10.2 Mitigations ..............................................................................................................................60

4.10.3 Conclusion..............................................................................................................................62

4.11 Analysis of Impacts to Land Use and Planning .............................................................................62

4.11.1 Discussion ..............................................................................................................................63

4.12 Analysis of Impacts to Mineral Resources.....................................................................................63

4.12.1 Discussion ..............................................................................................................................64

4.13 Analysis of Impacts to Noise..........................................................................................................64

4.13.1 Discussion: .............................................................................................................................65

4.13.2 Mitigations ..............................................................................................................................65

4.13.3 Conclusion..............................................................................................................................65

4.14 Analysis of Impacts to Population and Housing ............................................................................65

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4.14.1 Discussion ..............................................................................................................................66

4.15 Analysis of Impacts to Public Services ..........................................................................................66

4.15.1 Discussion ..............................................................................................................................67

4.16 Analysis of Impacts to Recreation .................................................................................................67

4.16.1 Discussion ..............................................................................................................................67

4.17 Analysis of Impacts to Transportation/ Traffic ...............................................................................68

4.17.1 Discussion ..............................................................................................................................69

4.18 Analysis of Impacts to Tribal Cultural Resources ..........................................................................69

4.18.1 Discussion ..............................................................................................................................70

4.18.2 Mitigations ..............................................................................................................................70

4.18.3 Conclusion..............................................................................................................................70

4.19 Analysis of Impacts to Utilities and Service Systems ....................................................................70

4.19.1 Discussion ..............................................................................................................................72

4.20 Wildfire ...........................................................................................................................................72

4.20.1 Discussion ..............................................................................................................................72

4.21 Mandatory Findings of Significance...............................................................................................73

4.21.1 Discussion ..............................................................................................................................74

REFERENCES ...........................................................................................................................................74

APPENDIX A - MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PLAN ..................................................77

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I. REGULATORY CONTEXT

1.1 Stage of CEQA Document Development

☐ Public Document. This completed CEQA document has been filed by the City of Auburn at

the State Clearinghouse on October 9, 2024 and is being circulated for a 30-day state agency

and public review period. The review period ends on November 8, 2024.

☒ Final CEQA Document. This final CEQA document contains changes made considering

comments received during the public and agency review period.

1.2 Regulatory Guidance

The City of Auburn Fire Department, acting as CEQA Lead Agency, is proposing to implement

the Baltimore Ravine Shaded Fuel Break (“Project”) on 212 acres of land between Interstate 80

and the City of Auburn at Baltimore Ravine. The purpose of the Project is to reduce, modify, and

manage fuels with the goal of enhancing mitigation efforts during a wildland fire. The Project aims

to protect human life and public and private resources through fuels reduction.

This Initial Study – Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS-MND) describes the environmental impact

analysis conducted for the Project and evaluates potential environmental effects that could result

from Project implementation. This report follows the State CEQA Guidelines which are codified at

California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000-15387, to

demonstrate compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA; Public Resources

Code 21000-21189).

1.3 Initial Study Purpose and Comment Period

The purpose of the IS-MND is to present to the public and reviewing agencies the environmental

consequences of Project implementation, and to describe adjustments made to the project to

reduce effects to a less-than-significant level. The IS-MND is being circulated for public and state

agency review and comment for a 30-day review period as indicated on the Notice of Intent to

Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (NOI) filed with the State Clearinghouse. The review

period begins on October 9, 2024 and ends on November 8, 2024.

The requirements for providing an NOI are found in CEQA Guidelines Section 15072. They

require that the lead agency (City of Auburn) post the NOI with the county clerk, send the NOI to

relevant trustee agencies, and circulate the NOI using one of the following procedures:

 Publication in a newspaper circulated in the area affected by the proposed project,

 Posting of the NOI on and off site in the area where the project will be located, or

 Direct mailing to the owners and occupants of property contiguous to the project.

The City of Auburn has elected to utilize the direct mailing option, along with posting the NOI on

site. An electronic version of the NOI and CEQA document may be viewed here:

www.auburn.ca.gov/421/Public-Notices

Comments regarding the Project’s potential environmental effects may be submitted to the

contact below. Comments must be received via email or postmarked prior to November 8, 2024

to be considered by the City of Auburn. Comments will be considered, after which the City may

(1) adopt the MND and approve the Project, (2) undertake additional environmental studies; or

(3) abandon the project.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 115310Support Activities for Forestry
• NAICS 561730Landscaping Services

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