Preparation and Delivery of an updated and expanded Valencia County Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Valencia County, through its Fire Department, is seeking sealed proposals from qualified consultants to develop an updated and expanded Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The project involves comprehensive research, stakeholder engagement, and the creation of a detailed wildfire risk mitigation strategy for the county. Key deliverables include establishing community base maps, conducting risk assessments, developing a digital story map, and hosting community workshops. The procurement is structured as a Request for Proposals (RFP #VCR-FY26-002) with a comprehensive evaluation process totaling 1,000 points across multiple criteria: project plan (250 points), project schedule (150 points), offeror qualifications (200 points), references (50 points), oral presentation (50 points), and cost (300 points). Proposals are due by September 24, 2025, with an anticipated contract award on October 15, 2025. The project timeline is set for 10 months from the Notice to Proceed, requiring contractors to complete key milestones including a kickoff meeting, three Core Team meetings, and various analytical tasks.

The contract will be funded through federal funds from the Department of the Interior/Bureau of Land Management, which specifically precludes local business or veteran business preferences. The procurement is open to consultants who can do business in New Mexico, with a fixed-price contract not to exceed one year from the award date. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the RFP indicates potential for use by other government entities within New Mexico. The total project budget and specific award value are not explicitly stated, but the comprehensive evaluation process suggests a competitive and rigorous selection method. Prospective contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in wildfire protection planning, community engagement, geospatial analysis, and risk assessment to be competitive for this opportunity.