Wildlife Hazard Reduction and Resource Management Plan

The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is funding the California Local Conservation Corps Foundation to deliver workforce training and job placement services aimed at increasing diversity and capacity in California’s forestry and fire response sectors. The initiative centers on conducting S-212 wildland fire chainsaw training and implementing manual and mechanical fuel reduction treatments across up to 547.7 acres in Tilden Regional Park, Contra Costa County, in alignment with the East Bay Regional Parks District’s Environmental Impact Report for the Wildfire Hazard Reduction and Resource Management Plan. These activities are designed to directly support ecological resilience and wildfire hazard mitigation while simultaneously advancing career pathways for participants in the conservation corps. The project is administratively led by the East Bay Regional Park District with oversight from CAL FIRE, and funding flows from CAL FIRE to the Foundation, indicating a programmatic grant structure rather than a traditional procurement. The contract has no formally defined pricing, contract type, or standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, reflecting its nature as a non-traditional, environmentally focused collaboration rather than a typical goods or services procurement. Key performance activities are tied to specific land areas and prescribed treatments approved under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with compliance with the EIR being a core requirement. There are no specified delivery schedules, FOB terms, packaging requirements, or formal inspection criteria, and while key contacts are identified—including Shannon Johnson of CAL FIRE, Patrick McIntyre of the East Bay Regional Park District, and Bruce Saito of the Foundation—there are no formally designated Contracting Officer’s Representative, Technical Representative, or Procuring Contracting Officer roles outlined. The solicitation number is 8GG24003, with a posting date of January 20, 2026, and a submission deadline of January 15, 2026, suggesting early planning for a project to commence shortly thereafter. No contract value is disclosed, no socioeconomic or small business status is confirmed, and no unique entity or CAGE codes are provided, indicating limited formal procurement documentation and a strong emphasis on environmental and workforce outcomes over conventional acquisition mechanics.