Tule River Economic Development Corporation

Buyer is seeking qualified Architectural Engineering firms for an 11-acre Biomass to Biochar project in Tipton, CA. The project involves repurposing an abandoned cotton gin site with four existing structures to create a biomass-to-biochar facility. Funded by an EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, the project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through biochar production. The site requires renovations, demolition work, and infrastructure development to support biomass processing operations.

• 4/14/2025 - Advertisement Date
• 4/25/2025 - Optional Site Walk
• 5/12/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Secure necessary construction permits
• Demolish and replace existing Scale House
• Install new Scale reusing existing pit
• Design and install site drainage to pond
• Install water and underground gas lines
• Perform electrical work at shops and site lighting
• Enclose existing pole barn by adding siding
• Install privacy fencing around the site
• Remodel bathrooms for two shops
• Design infrastructure for biomass processing and biochar storage
• Comply with federal competitive bid requirements
• Follow soil management plan
• Coordinate with government agencies having jurisdiction
• Conduct site meetings with TREDC representatives
• Present findings and recommendations to TREDC
• Develop preliminary and final plans with cost estimates
• Prepare contract documents for soliciting bids
• Replace pole barn fan
• Install roll up doors for unloading zone
• Grade open lot areas