California eProcure #0000039377

CAL FIRE Fuel Moisture Sensor System Pilot Project – Sensors, Gateways, and Data Services

CAL FIRE is launching an 18-month pilot project to deploy a Fuel Moisture Sensor System at five sites in high-priority wildfire risk areas: - Government Buyer: - California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) - Products Requested: - DRYLINE or equivalent fuel moisture sensors for dead and live fuels - Sensors must be rugged, weather-resistant, and use electrical impedance spectroscopy - Solar-powered LoRaWAN or equivalent gateways with battery backup - Five gateways, one per site, with cellular or satellite backhaul for remote locations - Dead Fuel Probe and Live Fuel Probe - Services Required: - Installation, calibration for specific plant species, and training for CAL FIRE staff - Data ingestion, storage, analytics, and platform management for 18 months - Dashboard, API, and monthly summary reports; integration with CAL FIRE's ArcGIS and enterprise authentication - Gateway satellite connectivity for 18 months - Travel and labor for installation at five sites - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Real-time, continuous fuel moisture data delivery - All hardware becomes CAL FIRE property after the pilot - Vendors may propose alternative models/brands (subject to approval) - Notification required if generative AI is used in deliverables - OEMs: - DRYLINE referenced as example; no specific OEMs named - Place of Performance: - Five sites in high-priority wildfire risk areas (specific locations not disclosed) - Estimated Contract Value: - Likely range: $250,000 to $500,000 (based on scope and technology) - Period of Performance: - 18-month pilot project; services and connectivity required for full duration

Description

CAL FIRE is requesting quotes for a Fuel Moisture Sensor System for an 18-month pilot project. The solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with details provided in the attached RFQ document. The event is open for responses until June 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM PDT. There is no mandatory pre-bid conference. The procurement is managed by CAL FIRE and involves computer services related to system and component administration and third party warranty services.

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