Green Schoolyards Project Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 8CA07299 for Green Schoolyards Project Services, seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive technical assistance and support for current and future Green Schoolyards grantees. The procurement requires a contractor with professional qualifications in landscape architecture, urban planning, architecture, or structural engineering, and extensive experience in school design, environmental education, and community engagement. Specific services include project design reviews, district leadership meetings, professional development for educators, student engagement assistance, network meeting presentations, and policy support. The contract is anticipated to run from June 30, 2025 to June 29, 2028, with proposals due by May 16, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time and a bid opening scheduled for May 19, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Bidders must demonstrate substantial expertise in school-based environmental and design projects, with the ability to provide strategic support across multiple dimensions of green schoolyard development.

The solicitation encourages participation from Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), though no specific participation goal is mandated, and a DVBE incentive may apply. CAL FIRE has established a 25% Small Business (SB) participation goal, actively inviting certified small businesses, micro businesses, and contractors willing to subcontract 25% of their net bid price to certified small businesses. The total contract amount is currently to be determined (TBD), indicating flexibility in the potential contract value. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the procurement suggests a competitive bidding process open to qualified organizations with demonstrated capabilities in educational environmental design and community engagement. The contract appears designed to support innovative green schoolyard initiatives, with an emphasis on supporting educational institutions in developing sustainable, environmentally conscious outdoor learning spaces.