Consulting services to update CWPP

The City of Austin is seeking a qualified consulting firm to update and expand its 2014 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) to better address wildfire risks across the city, Travis County, and the Austin Travis County Wildfire Coalition. The new plan will serve as a comprehensive, multi-jurisdictional document designed to be scalable for use by local neighborhoods, cities, and emergency service districts, enabling them to develop their own detailed wildfire mitigation strategies. The contract aims to leverage expertise in wildfire risk assessment and planning to enhance community resilience and coordination in wildfire prevention and response efforts. The solicitation, identified as number 142111, was posted on December 31, 2024, with a response deadline of January 21, 2025. The contract is valued between $50,000 and $200,000 and is classified under NAICS code 541611, which pertains to administrative management and general management consulting services. The City of Austin’s point of contact for this project is Jo Gutierrez, who can be reached via email or phone for further inquiries. The project underscores the city’s commitment to wildfire preparedness and collaborative planning across multiple jurisdictions within the region.