Description
The State of California, via the Department of General Services on behalf of Caltrans’ Office of Natural Resources Management, is seeking a qualified environmental consulting firm to develop, publish, and implement a comprehensive Vegetation Management Program (VMP) for the state highway system. The scope includes creation of statewide and district‑level VMP plans, a new VMP manual, a strategic communications strategy, interactive KPI dashboards, web content, and visual‑impact assessments, all to support wildfire‑risk reduction and landscape health. The contract is a five‑year professional services agreement, requiring a California‑licensed design professional (Registered Professional Forester) and Pest Control Advisor, extensive CEQA and wildfire‑modeling expertise, GIS and data‑management capabilities, and WCAG‑compliant deliverables.
• Produce a ten‑year strategic roadmap and KPI dashboard for VMP.
• Develop district‑level and statewide vegetation‑management plans, templates, and guidelines (WCAG 2.1 AA compliant).
• Create a public‑facing website, communication strategy, and workshop materials.
• Deliver wildfire‑hazard modeling, natural‑asset inventories, and scenic‑highway visual‑impact assessments.
• Provide all deliverables under the supervision of a California‑licensed design professional and adhere to CEQA, CalVTP, and prevailing‑wage requirements.
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Sandra Gomez(Contracts Analyst)