Fire Hazard Severity Zones

The project involves the official designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the unincorporated areas of County Service Areas 4 and 48 under the Santa Cruz County Fire Department’s jurisdiction, as required by California Government Code Section 51179(a). This is a ministerial action under the California Environmental Quality Act, meaning it follows a non-discretionary, regulatory process without environmental review or public hearings, and is exempt from CEQA under Class 1. The work entails mapping and formally adopting state-mandated fire hazard severity boundaries to guide land use planning, building code enforcement, and fire prevention measures. No solicitation number, contract value, pricing details, or competitive procurement process is involved, as the activity is an administrative regulatory requirement rather than a contracted service. The posting on July 30, 2025, is classified as a forecast, indicating planning-stage notification, not an active bid opportunity. All activities are conducted internally by Santa Cruz County agencies, primarily the Fire Department and Department of Community Development and Infrastructure, with no identified contractor or vendor engagement. The point of contact is Paola Echeverria, Departmental Admin Analyst, reachable via phone and email for administrative inquiries. No specific delivery schedule, performance period, invoice instructions, payment office, or contracting officer details are provided, and there are no clauses, certifications, representations, or evaluations typical of federal or competitive procurement. The place of performance is restricted to the specified county service areas in California, with administrative correspondence directed to the County’s offices in Santa Cruz. The action relies solely on compliance with state statutory and regulatory standards, with no technical specifications, inspection criteria, or deliverables beyond the official adoption and mapping of the designated zones.