Regional Parks Fire Fuel Reduction Work

Sacramento County Regional Parks is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP) #2023-RFP-0284 for Fire Fuel Reduction Work along the American River Parkway. The procurement seeks a Non-profit or Conservation Corps organization to perform comprehensive fire mitigation services across approximately 38.5 acres in five specific locations: Sacramento Bar, Rossmoor Bar, Sailor Bar, Ancil Hoffman Park/Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Discovery Park, and Rollingwood. Key deliverables include removing invasive species, clearing ladder fuels from native species, planting native sedge plugs, and creating strategic firebreaks to reduce wildfire risks. The project will be executed under the guidance of County Parks and Metro Fire personnel, with professional services required from March 2023 to April 2029 or until work completion. Evaluation criteria will include pricing, ability to meet RFP requirements, organizational experience, references, and risk assessment. Critical deadlines include a November 10, 2023 deadline for questions and a November 17, 2023 proposal submission deadline at 3:00 pm, with an anticipated contract award date of November 22, 2023.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for verified Non-profit or Conservation Corps organizations, with no alternate contractor types permitted. Electronic proposal submissions must be made through ProcureNow, and proposers must provide documented verification of their organizational status. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the contract is subject to review and approval by the County Board of Supervisors. The project will involve quarterly and annual maintenance across multiple parkway locations, with costs to be determined by the bidding organization. Comprehensive work will focus on vegetation management, fire fuel reduction within property lines, fire road maintenance, and habitat preservation. The ultimate project goal is to preserve and protect the scenic and sensitive habitat adjacent to the American River, with strategic interventions designed to mitigate potential wildfire risks in the region.