Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover

The Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department is seeking a qualified consulting firm to produce an updated Community Risk Assessment (CRA) and Standards of Cover (SOC) analysis. The work will build on the 2023 assessment, evaluate changes in risk, demographics, development, and service demand, and provide data‑driven recommendations for staffing, station locations, apparatus, and resource deployment. Deliverables include a comprehensive report meeting Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) and CFAI accreditation standards, supporting documentation, and a work plan. Proposals are due electronically by October 6, 2026; questions must be submitted by September 18, 2026. The contract is expected to start mid‑November 2026. • Scope: Research, data analysis, methodology development, and full written CRA/SOC report. • Required expertise: Fire‑service planning, CFAI accreditation, NFPA standards, risk‑assessment methodology, data validation. • Deliverables: Detailed report, executive summary, methodology documentation, data requirements list, work plan, and cost proposal. • Timeline: Publication 9/8/2026 → Questions due 9/18/2026 → Proposal due 10/6/2026 → Evaluation Oct‑Nov 2026 → Contract start ≈ 11/20/2026. • Evaluation criteria: Qualifications, methodology quality, understanding of district needs, cost competitiveness, completeness. • Mandatory compliance: California sanctions, prevailing‑wage laws, ADA accessibility, insurance, and standard professional services agreement.