Description
The State of Maine is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for the Katahdin Region, covering East Millinocket, Millinocket, Medway and surrounding unorganized townships. The contractor will conduct risk assessments, prioritize fuel‑reduction projects, recommend structural‑ignitability measures, produce GIS data and maps, and engage the community through meetings and outreach. Deliverables include a full written plan, hard‑copy copies, digital GIS files, and a multi‑year work‑plan, all compliant with federal grant and state technical requirements.
• Perform wildfire risk analysis, fuel‑reduction prioritization, and structural‑ignitability recommendations per HFRA guidelines.
• Generate ESRI‑compatible GIS layers and maps (boundaries, risk zones, infrastructure, water sources, etc.) with full metadata.
• Conduct at least three public/community meetings, online outreach, and compile resource listings for stakeholders.
• Provide three hard‑copy plan copies plus a complete digital package (PDF, GIS data) by the contract deadline.