| Location: | California |
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| Posted: | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Due: | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Agency: | County of San Diego |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | BPM013287 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| RFx Name: | BPM013287 |
| RFx Begin Date (UTC+0): | RFQ - HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, AND BIOLOGICAL RESOURCE SERVICES |
| RFx End Date (UTC+0): | 1 |
| Commodities: | 1 |
| RFx Status: | Environmental management |
| Solicitation Code: | 7/15/2026 1:00:00 PM |
| Lot #: | 8/17/2026 5:00:00 PM |
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RFQ - HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, AND BIOLOGICAL RESOURCE SERVICES
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RFx Begin Date
7/15/2026 1:00:00 PM
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Summary
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Contact
Vanessa Rios, Procurement Contracting Specialist
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Q&A Start Date
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7/15/2026
1:00:00 PM
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Q&A End Date
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7/24/2026
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| DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING BR 5560 OVERLAND AVENUE, SUITE 270, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1204 A PHONE (858) 505-6367 FAX (858) 715-6452 | G BR 23-1204 A | ENDA G. MILLER SSISTANT DIRECTOR |
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| Event Description | Date and Time (San Diego Time) | ||||
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| Questions due | July 24, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m. | ||||
| Quotes due | August 17, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m. |
MAGGIE RAMSBERGER DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING BRENDA G. MILLER
INTERIM DIRECTOR 5560 OVERLAND AVENUE, SUITE 270, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1204 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
PHONE (858) 505-6367 FAX (858) 715-6452
REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ) 13287
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE
HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, AND BIOLOGICAL RESOURCE SERVICES
July 15, 2026
A. KEY INFORMATION
1. The County of San Diego is seeking quotes from firms interested in providing Historical, Cultural, and
Biological Resource Services ("Offerors").
2. The County anticipates a contract term of an initial (base) period anticipated to begin September 1, 2026
through December 31, 2027, with two (2) one-year option periods.
3. The County has posted this solicitation on its official BuyNet website at https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/.
To see all information related to this RFQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of updates, Offerors
must select "Participate in RFx" for this solicitation in BuyNet.
4. The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Vanessa Rios, Procurement Contracting Specialist,
(vanessac.rios@sdcounty.ca.gov)
5. Schedule: This timeline is subject to change at any time, at the County's sole discretion. The County will issue
an addendum for changes to the Questions due date, or Quote due date.
Event Description Date and Time (San Diego Time)
Questions due July 24, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m.
Quotes due August 17, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m.
6. Questions:
6.1. Offerors should submit all Questions, including requests for clarification related to definition or
interpretation of this RFQ, in writing by the Date and Time specified in the Schedule. Offerors should
submit Questions via BuyNet, by sending a message to the Contracting Officer through the "Discussions"
functionality.
6.2. Non-Offerors should direct inquiries regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer.
7. Table of Contents:
A. Key Information
B. RFQ Instructions and Rules
C. Submittal Items
D. Required Forms
E. Statement of Work
F. Payment Schedule
G. Draft Agreement
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B. RFQ INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A QUOTE
1.1. It is Offeror's responsibility to submit a quote based on the most current RFQ, addenda thereto, County's
responses to Questions, any other information posted on BuyNet, and any diligence material made
available by the County. Offerors are advised to regularly check BuyNet for information. The County has
no obligation to contact Offerors directly with any such RFQ-related information.
1.1.1. To see all information related to this RFQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of
updates, Offerors must select "Participate in RFx" for this solicitation in BuyNet.
1.1.2. If an Offeror is unable to download this document, an Offeror may request a hard copy from
Department of Purchasing and Contracting's front desk or contact clerical support at (858) 505-
6367.
1.2. Forms required to be submitted with Offerors response to this RFQ are included in this RFQ or posted on
the County's web site at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/purchasing/purchasing-
forms.html.
1.2.1. The County may update posted forms from time to time. Unless otherwise specified, Offerors may
submit the version of a form in place as of the date of the posting of this RFQ or any later version
thereof.
1.3. Offeror must submit a complete original quote in accordance with the format provided in this solicitation
to the County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, through electronic upload to
BuyNet before the Date and Time listed in Schedule.
1.3.1. If Offeror is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Offeror may submit its quote via email
to the Contracting Officer listed in this document or provide the Purchasing and Contracting front
desk with either (i) electronic files on CD/DVD; or, (ii) a printed quote. Offeror must prominently
mark such submissions with the RFQ number on the outside of the packaging. Please use this
method only if unable to submit through BuyNet.
2. QUESTIONS
2.1. Offerors shall direct requests for explanation regarding the RFQ or related documents to the Contracting
Officer, in writing, as a question ("Question"). Offerors may submit Questions by sending a message to
the Contracting Officer through the "Discussions" functionality in BuyNet.
2.2. The County may choose not to respond to Questions received after the date and time stated in the Schedule
for Question submission. Offeror is responsible for ensuring that Questions are received by the County.
3. QUOTE FORMAT
3.1. Submit electronic quotes as files in .pdf format, except where specified otherwise. For pages other than
signature pages, converted and searchable formats are preferred.
3.2. All quotes shall be signed with a handwritten signature by an authorized officer or employee of Offeror.
4. QUOTE ORGANIZATION
4.1. Your quote should be organized in accordance with the Submittal Items in this RFQ.
4.1.1. Offerors shall organize content to correspond to the applicable exhibit and question or item
within each exhibit.
4.1.2. Offerors shall separate each exhibit into one or more files, clearly named as to the exhibit and
order.
4.1.3. Pages shall be consecutively numbered within each exhibit at the bottom or top margin of each
page.
4.1.4. Cost/Price information:
4.1.4.1. Offerors must place all cost and pricing information within the Cost/Price exhibit. Price
shall be inclusive of all proposed compensation.
4.2. Confidential/Proprietary information:
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4.2.1. The County is a public agency subject to the California Public Records Act, Government Code
7920.000, et seq. Some or all of the documents submitted in response to this RFQ may be subject
to disclosure, and the County intends to publish any resulting contracts to its public website.
4.2.2. It is Offeror's responsibility to identify and separate into a "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY"
exhibit and to provide a signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement for:
4.2.2.1. All confidential information that Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from
disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, including PI (Personal
Information), PII (Personally Identifiable Information), or PHI (Protected Health
Information);
4.2.2.2. Any proprietary or other information Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from
disclosure under the California Public Records Act and wishes to protect from
disclosure.
4.2.3. The "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit must be clearly labeled with all pages marked
as "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY."
4.2.4. Offeror should reference material in the "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit where it is
needed to respond to a Submittal Item through citation to the
"CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit (for example "See response 1 contained within the
'CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY' exhibit for staff Social Security numbers").
4.2.5. If the County determines that a submission improperly designates information as confidential or
proprietary, the County may, at its sole discretion: (i) deem the information releasable; (ii)
declare the submission non-conforming/non-responsive; (iii) remove such information, or (iv)
take any other appropriate action. (Note: Pricing and Terms and Conditions are generally not
confidential under the California Public Records Act).
5. QUOTE EVALUATION
5.1. Evaluations may consider factors such as technical merit, experience, capacity, history of Offeror
compliance, availability, price, and more to determine the quote(s) that provide the best value to the
County.
5.2. During evaluation, the County may appropriately consider the sustainability and social, human health,
environmental, and economic impact of Offeror's proposed products and/or approach to providing goods
and/or services, in accordance with Board Policy B-67. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include
relevant information in their quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.
5.3. During evaluation, the County may appropriately evaluate the cultural competency of Offeror and
Offeror's proposed approach to providing goods and services. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to
include relevant information in their quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.
5.4. When evaluating an Offeror's cost or pricing, the County may also consider the effect of the quote on the
overall total cost to the County.
5.5. When evaluating Offeror's quote, the County will appropriately consider the proposed purchase,
acquisition, or use of goods, products, and materials produced in the United States, in accordance with 2
CFR 200.322. Offeror should include information relevant under section 200.322 in its quote in order to
be considered for such preference during evaluation.
6. COUNTY COMMITMENT
6.1. This RFQ does not commit the County to award a contract, nor does it commit the County to pay any of
Offeror's costs incurred in the preparation or submission of the quote. Further, Offeror shall not incur any
reimbursable cost in anticipation of a contract award.
6.2. Neither Offeror nor any of its representatives shall have any claims whatsoever against the County or any
of its respective officials, agents, or employees arising out of or relating to this RFQ or these procedures
(other than those arising under a definitive contract with Offeror in accordance with the terms thereof).
6.3. The County reserves the right to separately procure the same or similar goods or services.
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6.4. The County may withhold all information regarding this procurement until after negotiations are complete,
including, but not limited to: the number of quotes received; the identity of Offeror(s); the content of
quotes; the County's evaluation and results thereof. Information releasable after the conclusion of
negotiations is subject to the disclosure requirements and withholding exemptions of the California Public
Records Act.
6.5. Pursuant to County Charter 703.10 and 916, award of a contract resulting from this RFQ may be subject
to the County's requirement to determine that the services can be provided more economically and
efficiently by an independent contractor than by persons employed in the Classified Service.
6.6. In the event that an Offeror is involved in a merger, acquisition, or other change in control, the County
reserves the right to award a contract to a resulting entity.
7. DILIGENCE AND DUTY TO INQUIRE
7.1. Should Offeror find discrepancies in or omissions from, or be in doubt as to the meaning of, the RFQ or
related documents, Offeror shall have a duty to submit a Question to the County.
7.2. Offerors are expected to perform reasonable due diligence with regard to this RFQ and the work required,
including, but not limited to, information that is publicly or otherwise reasonably available and, if
applicable, information that can be obtained during a site visit (including verification of measurements,
conditions, and other attributes). Neither the selected Offeror(s), nor any Offerors, shall be entitled to any
price adjustment or other relief based upon information that was discovered or should have been
discovered through due diligence.
7.3. The County makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness
of any diligence material or other information provided by the County or any of its agents, representatives,
contractors, or consultants. Such information may reflect good faith assumptions, estimates, or projections,
which may or may not prove to be correct.
7.4. Offeror should not rely upon oral statements made or explanations given by the County, including any oral
responses to Questions or other inquiries. No prior, current, or post award communication(s) with any
officer, agent, or employee of the County shall affect or modify any terms or requirements of this RFQ,
except as explicitly provided for in this RFQ.
8. OFFEROR COMMUNICATIONS
8.1. All communications from Offeror (including its employees, agents, and representatives) to the County or
its officers and employees (including consultants working on or assisting with this procurement), related
to this RFQ or Offeror's quote, must be directed in writing exclusively to the Contracting Officer, unless
otherwise authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. Offerors shall not communicate with or attempt
to contact any other County personnel about this solicitation, except as otherwise allowed for in this RFQ
or by law. Any improper contact may, at the County's sole discretion, cause Offeror to be removed from
consideration for contract award.
8.2. If Offeror issues any public announcement or otherwise engages in communication that, in the County's
sole determination, compromises the integrity of this RFQ process or attempts to restrain competition,
Offeror may be removed from consideration for award.
8.3. Audio and/or video recording of presentations, discussions, negotiations, , or other communications with
the County regarding this RFQ are prohibited, unless specifically authorized in writing by the Contracting
Officer.
9. SOLICITING EMPLOYEES
9.1. Until contract award, Offerors shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit any employee of the County to leave
the County's employ in order to accept employment with Offeror, its affiliates, actual or prospective
contractors, or any person acting in concert with Offeror without prior written approval of the County's
Contracting Officer. This paragraph does not prevent the employment by Offeror of a County employee
who has initiated contact with Offeror.
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10. PROHIBITED CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS
10.1. In accordance with Section 67 of the San Diego County Administrative Code, the County shall not contract
with, and shall reject any quote submitted by, the person or entities specified below, unless the Board of
Supervisors finds that special circumstances exist which justify the approval of such contract:
10.1.1. Persons employed by the County or of public agencies for which the Board of Supervisors is the
governing body;
10.1.2. Profit-making firms or businesses in which employees described in subsection 11.1.1 serve as
officers, principals, partners, or major shareholders;
10.1.3. Persons who, within the immediately preceding twelve (12) months, came within the provisions
of subsection 11.1.1 and who (i) were employed in positions of substantial responsibility in the
area of service to be performed by the contract; or, (ii) participated in any way in developing the
contract or its service specifications; and
10.1.4. Profit-making firms or businesses in which the former employees described in subsection 11.1.3
serve as officers, principals, partners, or major shareholders.
10.2. Per Board Policy A-79, a successful Offeror that is a non-profit corporation shall not subcontract any work
under the agreement with a related for-profit subcontractor where an interlocking directorate, management,
or ownership relationship exists, unless specifically authorized by the Board of Supervisors.
10.3. Offeror certifies that, if awarded a contract under this RFQ, such contract will be in compliance with
Sections 11.1 and 11.2 above. Offeror shall promptly notify the County of any change in circumstance
affecting these provisions.
11. CALIFORNIA REVENUE & TAXATION CODE 18662
11.1. In compliance with California Revenue and Taxation Code 18662, if Offeror is a non-resident of
California (out-of-state invoices) that receives California source income and has not completed Franchise
Tax Board Form 590, there may be a backup withholding on all payments. Fifteen (15) business days prior
to the first payment from the County, new suppliers or suppliers with expired forms or forms with incorrect
information must submit new forms to the County (forms are available from the Franchise Tax Board
website listed below).
11.2. Under certain circumstances, Offerors may be eligible for reduced or waived nonresident withholding. If
Offeror has already received a waiver or a reduced withholding response from the State of California and
the response remains valid, Offeror should submit the response to the County in lieu of the forms. Failure
to submit the required forms will result in withholding of payments. Offerors should access the Franchise
Tax Board websites, listed below, for tax forms and relevant information regarding non-resident
withholding, including waivers or reductions. The County will not give Offerors any tax advice. It is
recommended that Offerors speak with their tax advisers and/or the State of California for guidance.
Franchise Tax Board Websites:
https://www.ftb.ca.gov
https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/search/
11.3. If selected for award, Offeror must submit applicable forms to the Auditor & Controller via fax, at (858)
694-2060, or mail originals to: County of San Diego, 5530 Overland Avenue, Suite 410, San Diego, CA
92123. The P.O. Number or Contract Number (if available) and "California Revenue and Taxation Code
18662" must appear on fax cover sheet and/or the outside of the mailing envelope.
12. W-9 FORM
12.1. If selected for award, Offeror must complete and submit a W-9 form if a current form is not on file with
the County.
13. PREVAILING WAGE
13.1. Reserved.
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C. SUBMITTAL ITEMS
Offeror's response to these Submittal Items shall be no more than ten (10) pages, excluding (disclosures, financials,
sample reports, etc.)
1. EXHIBIT 1 - REQUIRED FORMS
1.1 Submit a completed and signed Offeror's Cover Page (PC600) form
* Required for all Offerors
* located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC600_dpc_Offerors_Cover_Page.p
df
1.2 Submit a completed and signed Representations and Certifications form (PC601)
* Required for all Offerors
* located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC601_dpc_Reps_and_Certs.pdf
1.3 Submit a completed and signed Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610)
* All Offerors are encouraged to complete this form to support County data collection.
* located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC610_dpc_Small_Local_Self_Cert
.pdf
1.4 Submit a completed and signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620) (if applicable).
* Required if submitting Confidential/Proprietary Information (see RFQ Instructions and Rules section 4.2)
* located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC620_dpc_Nondisclosure_Indemn
ity.pdf
2. EXHIBIT 2 - PROGRAM/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT
2.1 Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment certification: Confirm (YES/NO). Offeror certifies that it and its
subcontractors will not and have not used federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer
or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any federal
contract, grant or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. List as a disclosure any lobbying with non-
federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any federal award by Offeror or Offeror's
subcontractors.
YES NO
2.2 Provide a statement that Offeror has read, understands, and accepts the Statement of Work (SOW). If
Offeror does not accept all portions of the SOW, then provide a marked up redline version of the SOW that
provides applicable alternative language with an explanation to support any alternative standards/language
being proposed. Failure to specifically reject a proposed requirement(s) will be deemed an acceptance of
such requirement. By accepting, Offeror may not introduce negotiations to the SOW requirements upon
award.
2.3 Offeror's Resumes: Provide brief resumes of the Offeror's experience within the last five (5) years in
providing the following services as described in the Statement of Work (SOW).
2.3.1 Architectural History Subject Matter Expert
2.3.2 Archeology Subject Matter Expert
2.3.3 Biological Subject Matter Expert
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2.3.4 Botany Subject Matter Expert
2.3.4.1 Include the proposed position title from the SOW on each resume.
2.3.4.2 Resumes should include sufficient details to demonstrate that the individual is qualified
for their assigned position. Provide a history of relevant education, experience, and any
professional licenses or certifications applicable to their role.
2.3.4.3 For prospective employees not currently on staff, include a dated letter signed by each
individual confirming their commitment to accept employment if a contract is awarded
to the Offeror's organization. These letters should be placed immediately after the
individual's resume.
NOTE: Do not include personally identifiable information, such as Social Security numbers, home
addresses, or phone numbers, etc.
2.4 References: Provide a minimum of three (3) positive business references, for the Offeror's most relevant
similar projects or programs within the past five (5) years. Each reference should be summarized in no more
than one (1) page and should include the following:
2.4.1 Reference organization's name and purpose.
2.4.2 Reference organization's mailing address, phone number, and email address.
2.4.3 Contact persons representing the reference organization, title, phone, and email address. The
referenced contact person must be familiar with the Offeror, and the Offeror's relevant experience
and performance.
2.4.4 Brief statement of the person's or organization's relationship to the Offeror and the period of the
relationship.
2.4.5 A summary narrative of the applicable work provided; fee and contract term for the work; if the
program's service was completed within the original contract fee and term (explain reasons for
any fee increase and delays); problems encountered and resolutions; contract objectives and
results. Explain how the experience gained could be beneficially applied to this project.
2.4.6 If previous work was not similar, list three (3) positive references who can attest to the Offeror's
competency.
NOTE: County staff may verify the information. The County will make reasonable attempts to contact any
reference, and the inability to contact a reference may be treated as an unfavorable reference for evaluation
purposes. An unfavorable response is a response from a listed reference stating they would not enlist the
organization to perform services again in the future, or comments provided that the County deems to be
substantially negative or reflective of substandard service.
The County reserves the right to contact County departments or any other agency for which the organization
has previously performed under contract. The County also reserves the right to make its own inquiries to
other sources for which services have been performed but are not listed. The County may, at its sole
discretion, disqualify a vendor if the requested number of references stated is not provided or responses are
considered unfavorable.
DO NOT USE SAN DIEGO COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO STAFF AS REFERENCE.
3. EXHIBIT 3 - COST/PRICE EXHIBIT
3.1 Submit a completed Payment Schedule.
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4. EXHIBIT 4 - ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
4.1 Confirm acceptance "YES/NO" of the County of San Diego's Draft Agreement (including insurance
requirements):
YES NO
4.1.1 If "NO," provide a detailed list of exceptions to the terms and conditions, the nature of its concern,
and what terms the Offeror is willing to accept.
Note: The Offeror will be deemed to have accepted any terms and conditions of the Contract to which
it does not take exception to. The County may, as part of its evaluation process, conclude that
exceptions are so numerous and/or material as to make Offeror's response to the solicitation
unacceptable.
5. EXHIBIT 5 - CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY
5.1 Include any Confidential/Proprietary Information in this exhibit, in accordance with RFQ Instructions and
Rules section 4.2.
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D. REQUIRED FORMS
(RESERVED)
| Time Period | Estimated No. of Parcels |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | 35 |
| Year 2 | 35 |
| Year 3 | 34 |
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E. STATEMENT OF WORK
1. Scope of Work/Purpose
Contractor shall provide potential environmental impacts associated with the California Wildfire Mitigation Program (CWMP)
Home Hardening Initiative in the proposed project areas, including those identified through biological, archaeological,
architectural, and historical services for Phase II, "issue" parcels.
2. Background Information
2.1. The County of San Diego is currently working with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services to pilot
the California Wildfire Mitigation Program (CWMP), which will be funded, in part by a FEMA Hazard Mitigation
Grant. The CWMP Home Hardening Initiative aims to perform defensible space and retrofit measures on existing
residential homesites to mitigate against wildfire losses. The program proposes to target three areas within San Diego
County: Dulzura, Potrero, and Campo. The infusion of federal funds into the program requires compliance with federal
and state environmental regulations, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106. As such, the San Diego County Fire
Protection District (SDCFPD) seeks the professional services of qualified Subject Matter Experts (SME's) to inform
the County of possible environmental impacts of this program in the proposed project areas, including biological,
archaeological, architectural, and historical research services.
2.2. Eligible mitigation measures are identified under the program guidelines and may vary by property based on site-
specific conditions and assessed wildfire risk. Project areas include residential parcels that have undergone varying
levels of environmental and cultural resource review in coordination with applicable federal, state, and local
requirements. A substantial portion of the project area has previously been evaluated through environmental screening
and resource analysis utilizing available mapping databases, historic resource records, and other regulatory data sources
to identify potential environmental, cultural, and historic considerations. Parcels determined to have no identified
environmental or cultural concerns were cleared for implementation activities.
2.3. Additional parcels within the project area may require further environmental or cultural evaluation prior to
implementation depending on site-specific conditions and regulatory considerations identified during project
participation. These evaluations support ongoing compliance with applicable FEMA, environmental, and historic
preservation requirements associated with the program.
2.4. Over a three (3) year period, it is estimated that 104 total parcels will require assessment.
Time Period Estimated No. of Parcels
Year 1 35
Year 2 35
Year 3 34
3. Geographical Service Areas
3.1. Unincorporated areas of San Diego County including Dulzura, Potrero, and Campo.
4. Definitions
4.1. Issue Parcels: Parcels within the project area that meet one or more of the following criteria:
4.1.1. Located on a parcel in a special flood area.
4.1.2. Located on a parcel adjacent to or within a critical habitat.
4.1.3. Located on a parcel adjacent to or within a California Natural Diversity Database Endangered Species Act
species observation polygon.
4.1.4. Located on a parcel with a wetland or a body of water.
4.1.5. Located on a parcel with an eligible or registered local, state, or national historic property (archaeological or
architectural) or historic district, or Mills Act property.
4.1.6. A home hardening project involving a structure that is forty-five (45) years or older at the time of application
to the program.

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