The County of Orange has awarded a contract to the New Irvine Ranch Conservancy for maintenance and administration services for the Irvine Ranch Open Space. The contract includes a scope of services that covers visitor services, volunteer training and management, communications and public outreach, natural resource management and monitoring, and planning, infrastructure, and operations. The contract has a term of 12 years, with the option to renew for an additional 3 years. The contract value is estimated to be around $3 million per year, with a total value of around $36 million over the 12-year term. The Conservancy will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials to perform the services outlined in the contract.