Sarasota County Community Wildfire Protection Plan

The County of Sarasota is seeking a consultant to develop a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The plan aims to identify wildfire hazards, community values at risk, and prioritized mitigation strategies. The consultant will work with a Sarasota County-Wide Wildfire Advisory Working Group to establish goals, develop implementation guidelines, and coordinate with local agencies, landowners, and community stakeholders. The project will be conducted over 24 months, with quarterly reporting milestones and mid-project reviews. The consultant will be responsible for developing a project plan, conducting stakeholder engagement, and providing deliverables such as a risk assessment report, stakeholder engagement log, and a final CWPP. • The consultant will work with the Advisory Group to develop a project plan and schedule. • The consultant will conduct a comprehensive wildfire risk assessment using spatial data, fuel modeling, and field validation. • The consultant will coordinate with local agencies, landowners, and community stakeholders through workshops, surveys, and meetings. • The consultant will develop a CWPP that includes implementation guidelines, risk analysis, values at risk, mitigation actions, and an implementation plan. • The consultant will identify and implement community-prioritized mitigation projects. • The consultant will develop and distribute educational materials, conduct community wildfire preparedness events, and promote Firewise USA principles.