Solicitation: 202603039 Downeast Maine Community Wildfire Protection Plan

The State of Maine, via the Maine Forest Service, is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for six municipalities in Downeast Washington County. The contractor will perform GIS mapping, conduct windshield surveys, hold community engagement meetings, and produce a five‑year action plan and final deliverables in both hard‑copy and secure digital formats. The effort is funded by a $55,000 allocation from the Community Wildfire Defense Grant and must be completed by June 30 2028, with two optional one‑year renewals. • Deliver GIS layers (ESRI‑compatible) and metadata per state standards. • Conduct field “windshield” surveys in each town (≈2 days per town) and document with photos and routes. • Facilitate at least three community meetings (minimum one in‑person) and compile outreach materials. • Produce a five‑year implementation plan, hard‑copy report (3 copies), and a full digital package transferred via the State’s secure platform. • All work must comply with Maine IT security policies and accessibility standards.