City of Rialto Urban Forest Management Plan

The City of Rialto is undertaking a comprehensive urban forestry initiative to update its tree inventory, conduct a LIDAR-based tree canopy analysis, and develop an Urban Forest Management Plan. This effort will include the planting and establishment of 500 #15 gallon trees and the distribution of 250 #5 gallon trees to residents within designated Disadvantaged Communities in the city. All planting activities will be performed using hand tools, and the selected tree species will be drought-tolerant and low-maintenance to ensure long-term sustainability and reduced environmental impact. The project is being led by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, with the performance location strictly limited to Rialto, California, where all deliverables—including the final management plan, updated inventory, and canopy analysis—will be completed and verified on-site. The initiative is categorized under a Class 4 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15304, confirming its eligibility for exemption from full environmental review due to its minor nature and alignment with established land use guidelines. No formal contract value has been disclosed, and there is no publicly available information on the solicitation number, contract type, or detailed pricing structure. The project announcement lacks specifics on the period of performance, payment terms, invoicing methods, accounting codes, or designated contract administration personnel such as a contracting officer or technical representative. No evaluation factors, clause specifications under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or mandatory representations from potential offerors—including small business status, UEI or CAGE codes, or socioeconomic certifications—are included in the documentation. Additionally, no attachments, special requirements, submission instructions, or deadlines are provided, indicating that the available information may consist of a preliminary notice or environmental review notice rather than a complete solicitation or binding contract. The primary point of contact for agency-related inquiries is Walter Passmore of CAL FIRE, with general correspondence directed to the Sacramento headquarters.