Fire Department Community Risk Assessment, Standards of Cover, and Comprehensive Assessment

The City of Brea is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive fire department community risk assessment, develop standards of cover, and produce a full‑scale strategic assessment. The work includes data collection, GIS/network analysis, demand forecasting (5‑,10‑,15‑year horizons), organizational staffing review, facility/fleet/technology evaluation, and optional development of a five‑year strategic plan. Proposals are evaluated on qualifications, technical approach, cost, and value to the City. The contract will commence on January 19, 2027, with deliverables ranging from preliminary briefings to final reports and presentation to City Council. • Scope: risk classification, coverage analysis, EMS demand, GIS modeling, staffing & organizational study, capital planning, optional strategic plan. • Required expertise: fire/EMS operations, GIS, demand modeling, public‑safety accreditation standards, municipal consulting. • Timeline: RFP released 10/19/26, questions due 10/28/26, proposal deadline 11/16/26, award 1/19/27, contract start 1/19/27. • Deliverables: work plan, interim briefings, draft and final technical reports, executive summary, presentation decks, editable analytical tools. • Evaluation criteria: 30% qualifications, 30% experience, 20% technical approach, 15% value, 5% price.