Baldwin Hills Elementary School Living Schoolyard

The Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative, in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District, is set to implement a living schoolyard project at Baldwin Hills Elementary School in Los Angeles, California, with support and environmental oversight from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The project involves the removal of 24,190 square feet of asphalt and the installation of 33 #15 trees and 1,320 plants, alongside the creation of two outdoor natural play and learning environments to transform the campus into a sustainable, ecologically rich space. This initiative is classified under a Class 4 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, indicating that the work involves minor land alterations with no significant environmental impact. The project is currently in a forecasted phase, with no formal solicitation or contract number issued, and no contract value, pricing, or payment details available. The lead agency, CAL FIRE, is responsible for environmental compliance and oversight, with Walter Passmore listed as the primary point of contact. All work is to be performed at the school site in Los Angeles, and while no specific timeline, delivery schedule, or invoicing method is provided, the government is expected to handle inspection and acceptance at the location. There are no identified federal contract clauses, special requirements, evaluation factors, or offeror certifications in the documentation, as the focus remains on state-level environmental compliance and project implementation rather than traditional federal procurement processes.