5656 - Community Risk Assessment / Standards of Cover & Community Driven Strategic Plan

The City of Redding, California is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to develop a Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover and a Community-Driven Strategic Plan for the City's Fire Department. The proposal must be submitted in a specific format, including a scope of work, statement of qualifications, project management plan, and consultant fee estimate. Here are the key points: 1. **Proposal Deadline**: November 21, 2025, by 3:00 p.m. PT. 2. **Proposal Format**: The proposal should include a scope of work, statement of qualifications, project management plan, consultant fee estimate, and terms of the proposed service agreement. 3. **Scope of Work**: The consultant will develop a Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover and a Community-Driven Strategic Plan for the City's Fire Department. 4. **Evaluation Criteria**: Proposals will be evaluated based on understanding of the project, team experience, project approach, ability to manage project schedule and budget, and consultant fee. 5. **Consultant Services Contract**: The selected consultant will use the City of Redding's Consulting and Professional Services Contract. 6. **Insurance Requirements**: The consultant must comply with the City's insurance requirements, which are outlined in the draft contract provided. The City of Redding Fire Department serves a population of approximately 100,000 and responds to a wide range of emergency calls, including fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous materials incidents. The department is seeking a consultant to help develop a comprehensive risk assessment and strategic plan to ensure the department is adequately equipped to respond to the community's needs. The proposal should demonstrate the consultant's understanding of the project, their team's experience and qualifications, and their approach to managing the project schedule and budget. The consultant fee estimate should be submitted in a separate sealed envelope and will be evaluated to determine if it is reasonable for the work to be performed.