North Carolina eVP #Doc2245930689

North Carolina Forest Service seeks Type 2 Initial Attack wildland firefighter crews for emergency services

This opportunity from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, North Carolina Forest Service - Forest Protection (NCFS-FP), seeks emergency services for wildland firefighter crews. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - North Carolina Forest Service - Forest Protection (NCFS-FP) - Services Requested: - Provision of Type 2 Initial Attack (IA) wildland firefighter crews - Crews must be fully trained, equipped, and meet federal/state standards - Crew size: 18-20 personnel, including qualified leadership and sawyers - Services include fire suppression, prescribed fire, fuel mitigation, all-hazard incidents, and severity assignments - Product Line Items: - Type 2 Initial Attack Wildland Firefighter Crew Hours for November (4,800 hours) - Type 2 Initial Attack Wildland Firefighter Crew Hours for March (4,960 hours) - Type 2 Initial Attack Wildland Firefighter Crew Hours for April (4,800 hours) - Unique Requirements: - Mandatory Availability Periods: November 1-30, 2026, and March 1-April 30, 2027 - Daily crew availability: 8 hours per day, 7 days a week - Crews must maintain PPE and tools, comply with safety, reporting, and operational requirements - Pricing is hourly per crew member - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified service providers - All vendors must be registered in the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) and comply with state and federal employment requirements

Description

This solicitation is issued by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for emergency services related to wildland firefighter crews under the North Carolina Forest Service - Forest Protection (NCFS-FP). The procurement involves fire services classified under commodity code 921016. Bids are due by August 14, 2026, and the solicitation includes detailed instructions and modifications provided in attached documents and addenda. The procurement aims to secure services for initial dispatch availability and other firefighting support as specified.

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