Murrieta Planet bids #FD 26-01

Environmental Consulting Services for CEQA Compliance – Murrieta Vegetation Management Project

This opportunity seeks professional environmental consulting services for a large-scale vegetation management and fuel reduction project in Murrieta, California. - Government Buyer: - City of Murrieta, Engineering Department (Murrieta Fire & Rescue) - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance for a 675-acre project spanning 949 city-owned parcels - Preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and all required CEQA documentation - Conducting biological and cultural (archaeological) resource assessments and technical studies - Field surveys, mapping of vegetation and jurisdictional waters - Coordination with City staff and CAL FIRE - Management of the public environmental review process and preparation of public review materials - Adherence to CAL FIRE Agreement #5TR2308 and the California Climate Investments Wildfire Prevention Grant procedural guide - Contract Structure: - Not-to-exceed agreement - Initial two-year term with options for two one-year extensions - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; the opportunity is open to qualified environmental consulting firms - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated expertise in wildfire-related CEQA documentation and grant compliance - Ability to serve as lead agency for environmental review

Description

The City of Murrieta is soliciting proposals from qualified environmental consulting firms to provide comprehensive CEQA compliance services for a city-wide vegetation management and fuel reduction project covering up to 675 acres. The scope includes preparing a Mitigated Negative Declaration and technical studies in accordance with CEQA and CAL FIRE Agreement #5TR2308, including adherence to the California Climate Investments Wildfire Prevention Grant procedural guide. The consultant will manage the environmental review process as the lead agency, prepare various reports, and assist with CEQA compliance. The contract is intended to be awarded for a two-year duration with possible extensions.

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