San Bernadino Shade Equity Project

The San Bernardino Shade Equity Project, led by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), partners with TreePeople, the City of San Bernardino, and Rialto Unified School District to advance urban forestry through the planting of 750 drought-tolerant, low-maintenance trees in San Bernardino and the distribution of 450 similar trees to school campuses within Rialto USD. The initiative includes 30 volunteer tree planting events and extensive community engagement through public meetings and youth activities, targeting environmental equity and long-term canopy coverage in underserved neighborhoods. The project qualifies for a Class 4 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, confirming it involves only minor land alterations with no significant environmental impact. All work is performed in San Bernardino, California, with no formal contract number, solicitation details, or pricing information available, as this is a forecasted procurement rather than a fully executed contract. There are no identified federal acquisition regulation clauses, payment offices, contracting officers, inspection criteria, or invoicing systems, reflecting the state-level and non-federal nature of the initiative. No specific performance dates, delivery schedules, FOB terms, or award evaluation factors are stipulated, and no representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status data for the participating entities are documented. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection serves as the lead agency, with Walter Passmore listed as the primary point of contact. While project deliverables are clearly defined—tree counts, event numbers, and community outreach goals—there are no formal quality standards, maintenance requirements, or acceptance protocols specified beyond adherence to CEQA guidelines and the use of appropriate tree species. The project remains in a pre-award forecasting stage, without finalized financial terms or operational deadlines.