Tahoe Resource Conservation District Tahoercd #RFP issued May 15, 2026

Consulting Services for Wildfire Prevention JPA Feasibility Analysis – South Lake Tahoe

This opportunity seeks consulting services to assess the feasibility of forming a Wildfire Prevention Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, California. - Government Buyer: - Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Director of Finance and Administration) - In collaboration with Lake Valley Fire Protection District, South Lake Tahoe Fire and Rescue, and Fallen Leaf Lake Fire Department - Services Requested: - Comprehensive feasibility and formation analysis for a Wildfire Preparedness JPA - Scope includes: - Legal, governance, financial, and organizational analysis - Evaluation of governance and administrative structure options - Workforce implications and funding pathways - Risk assessment and roadmap for JPA formation and implementation - Stakeholder engagement and final reporting - Executive summary and presentations to participating agencies - Contract Structure: - Time and materials agreement - Not-to-exceed amount of $70,000 - Term of approximately six months - Notable Requirements: - Proposals exceeding the funding cap will be deemed non-responsive - Deliverables include a concise feasibility report and executive summary - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified consulting firms

Description

The Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a feasibility and formation analysis for a potential Wildfire Preparedness Joint Powers Authority (JPA) serving the South Shore of Lake Tahoe (California side only). The analysis will evaluate the operational, legal, financial, and organizational aspects of forming a JPA to improve regional wildfire preparedness, community support, mitigation efforts, workforce stability, and administrative efficiency. The selected consultant will provide a roadmap for potential formation and implementation, including governance options, funding pathways, and risk assessment. The contract is a time and materials agreement with a not-to-exceed amount of $70,000 and a term of approximately six months.

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