Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-26-1020-DCRFC-DC366-127719

Grant Funding for Wildfire Risk Reduction in Gloucester, MA

This opportunity provides grant funding for wildfire risk reduction in Gloucester, MA, administered by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Forest Fire Control division. - Government Buyer: - Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) - DCR Forest Fire Control - Purpose and Scope: - Non-competitive grant to the City of Gloucester for hazardous fuels mitigation - Activities include mechanical mowing, improving fire road access, and treating volatile fuels - Work aligns with the Cape Ann Community Wildfire Protection Plan, focusing on creating a fire break and enhancing access near the Sunrise Hill Fire area - Goal is to manage wildfire spread and protect nearby residences - Products/Services Requested: - Grant funding for hazardous fuels mitigation (mechanical mowing, improved access, treatment of volatile fuels) - No specific OEMs or vendors identified, as this is a grant rather than a procurement of goods or services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Project targets strategic access points and natural barriers for wildfire management - Supports community wildfire protection planning - No part numbers, quantities, or OEMs are specified due to the nature of the grant opportunity

Description

This solicitation is a non-competitive grant opportunity aimed at providing funding assistance to the City of Gloucester for wildfire risk mitigation. The scope includes mechanical mowing, improved access, and treatment of volatile fuels along strategic access points and areas identified as potential natural barriers to manage wildfire spread. The work is based on the Cape Ann Community Wildfire Protection Plan and focuses on creating a fire break and improving fire road access adjacent to the Sunrise Hill Fire (2023) area. The funding supports hazardous fuels mitigation to protect residences threatened by wildfire.

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