RFP 202603039 AMD#1.docx

This document is a Solicitation Amendment #1 issued by the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services for RFP# 202603039, concerning the Downeast Maine Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The RFP seeks environmental consulting services to develop a comprehensive Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for six jurisdictions in Washington County—the towns of Dennysville and Whiting, and the townships of Cathance, Marian, Edmunds, and Trescott. The amendment revises two critical deadlines: the proposal submission deadline has been extended to May 1, 2026, no later than 4:00 p.m. local time, and the initial period of performance start date has been revised to May 18, 2026. The RFP documentation indicates that a bidders' conference is scheduled as outlined in the original RFP materials, and prospective bidders must submit questions by April 15, 2026. Submissions must be completed through the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system.

The RFP evaluation will be based on scoring weights detailed in the solicitation documentation, with qualified consultants expected to demonstrate expertise in wildfire risk assessment, community engagement, and CWPP development. The plan addresses documented wildfire threats in the region, including 304 fires and 359 acres burned between 2019 and 2024, plus 22 residences damaged or destroyed during the 2025 fire season. The CWPP must comply with the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 and align with Maine's State Forest Action Plan. The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent vendors, or award value ranges. All award details, contract terms, specific specifications, and evaluation criteria are contained in the RFP appendices, and prospective bidders should contact RFP coordinator Kent Nelson with any clarifications needed prior to the April 15, 2026 questions deadline.