City of San Bernadino and the Coachella Valley

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is facilitating a youth workforce development initiative in San Bernardino and the Coachella Valley to build capacity in urban forestry through professional arborist training. The program will deliver a comprehensive curriculum aligned with industry standards from the American National Standards Institute, the International Society of Arboriculture, the Tree Care Industry Association, and the Society of American Foresters, with a focus on preparing participants to earn the ISA Certified Arborist credential. Alongside technical training, the program integrates social-emotional and employability skill development to enhance long-term workforce readiness. A key component includes the cultivation of 500 climate-ready trees in nursery settings to support local environmental resilience and urban greening efforts. All activities are designed to promote equitable access to green jobs and strengthen community-based environmental stewardship. The contract is administered under the agency’s authority with the primary place of performance located in San Bernardino, California, and extended activities in the Coachella Valley. While the solicitation number is identified as 8FG23403_NOE and was posted on November 13, 2025, key contractual details such as period of performance, funding amount, payment procedures, invoicing systems, and contract type remain unspecified. There are no formal FAR clauses, evaluation factors, or award criteria formally documented in the materials, and no information is provided regarding offeror certifications, size status, or subcontracting plans. Performance expectations are tied to adherence to industry best practices and the successful completion of training milestones and tree production targets, but inspection and acceptance protocols, delivery terms, and administrative contacts lack specificity. The effort is supported by an environmental exemption under state regulations but operates without detailed contract administration structures, placing emphasis on programmatic outcomes over traditional procurement mechanics.