Description
The State of Maine, via the Maine Forest Service, is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for six municipalities in Downeast Washington County. The contractor will perform GIS mapping, conduct windshield surveys, hold community engagement meetings, and produce a five‑year action plan and final deliverables in both hard‑copy and secure digital formats. The effort is funded by a $55,000 allocation from the Community Wildfire Defense Grant and must be completed by June 30 2028, with two optional one‑year renewals.
• Deliver GIS layers (ESRI‑compatible) and metadata per state standards.
• Conduct field “windshield” surveys in each town (≈2 days per town) and document with photos and routes.
• Facilitate at least three community meetings (minimum one in‑person) and compile outreach materials.
• Produce a five‑year implementation plan, hard‑copy report (3 copies), and a full digital package transferred via the State’s secure platform.
• All work must comply with Maine IT security policies and accessibility standards.