General Contractors/Defensible Space Contractors for FEMA-Funded Wildfire Home Hardening Program

The City of Colfax is creating two pre‑qualified vendor lists—one for general contractors to perform home‑hardening retrofits and one for defensible‑space contractors to clear vegetation around homes. Qualified firms will be eligible for work orders on approximately 100 residential properties, each eligible for up to $60,000 in grant‑covered improvements (90% of costs). The process is a qualification (RFQ) rather than a guaranteed award; firms submit a Letter of Interest by November 20, 2026 and, if approved, may receive site‑specific bids as assessments are completed. No minimum volume of work is guaranteed, and contractors must meet licensing, insurance, and registration requirements. • Eligible work: ignition‑resistant roofing, vents, windows, doors, siding, gutters, and code‑compliant defensible space. • Two contractor categories: List A – General Contractors (CA B, B‑2, C‑39, C‑47, or C‑61); List B – Defensible Space Contractors (CA D‑49 or C‑27). • Qualification deadline: 5 p.m. Nov 20, 2026 (email to Matt Walbeck). • List establishment: by Dec 11, 2026; re‑opens every 90 days. • Required credentials: valid CA contractor license, CDIR public‑works registration, active SAM.gov registration, $1 M liability & workers’ comp, three recent references. • Funding: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant (covers 90% of eligible costs, up to $60 k per home).