Wildfire Risk & Safety Element Planning

The contract involves evaluating wildfire hazards and assessing emergency access conditions in the context of future development to support updates to the Health and Safety element of the City of Modesto’s General Plan. The work will focus on identifying current and projected risks associated with wildfires, analyzing how proposed land use and development patterns may exacerbate or mitigate those risks, and recommending strategies to ensure adequate emergency response capabilities. The goal is to integrate comprehensive wildfire safety measures into the city’s long-term planning framework to better protect residents, infrastructure, and natural resources. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541620, indicating professional services related to environmental planning and consulting. It is tied to the City of Modesto in California, with performance based in Modesto at ZIP code 95354. Although the solicitation number and point of contact are not provided, the project is linked to a publicly accessible document via the CEQA Net portal, suggesting transparency and alignment with state environmental review processes. The work will inform policy decisions and regulatory updates aimed at enhancing community resilience against increasing wildfire threats in a rapidly developing region.