CanadaBuys #RFP-05-26

Consulting Services for Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans – Strathcona Regional District

This opportunity invites qualified consultants to support wildfire resiliency planning for the Strathcona Regional District and surrounding communities in British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Strathcona Regional District (SRD) - Project funded by the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) Program - Scope of Work: - Develop Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans (CWRPs) for Cortes Island, Outer Discovery Islands, Sayward Valley, and potentially additional communities (e.g., Klahoose First Nation, Nuchatlaht First Nation, Town of Port McNeill) - Plans must build upon 2020 Community Wildfire Protection Plans and comply with the 2024 CWRP template and guidance - Integrate existing wildfire risk data and enhance community understanding and capacity - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services for CWRP development (no specific products or OEMs required) - Unique Requirements: - Potential inclusion of additional First Nations and villages for cost efficiencies - Emphasis on community engagement and data integration - No OEMs or product vendors are specified, as this is a consulting services procurement.

Description

The Strathcona Regional District is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to develop Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans (CWRPs) for several areas including Cortes Island, Outer Discovery Islands, and Sayward Valley. These plans build upon previous Community Wildfire Protection Plans and aim to enhance wildfire risk reduction and community resilience. The project is funded by the Union of BC Municipalities Community Resiliency Investment Program and may include additional communities such as First Nations and villages to achieve cost efficiencies. The plans must align with the 2024 CWRP template and incorporate existing data to increase community capacity and understanding of wildfire risks.

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