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As the news broadcasts the most devastating fires in California’s history, current fire vendors or those hoping to become vendors may wonder how they can get involved. Wildland fire contracts are awarded at the local, regional, state, and federal levels however getting involved once fire season is underway can be a challenge. The Forest Service, CalFire, and other agencies activate contracts held by pre-approved vendors such as Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) or those on the Hired Equipment List. However, in circumstances where these resources have been exhausted, an incident-only Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement (EERA) or a generic solicitation may be necessary, which is where a qualified vendor may get involved.
Before you pursue a contract...
Make sure you meet the minimum requirements. For example, does your equipment meet the minimum apparatus requirements as mandated by the National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG)? Has your equipment been inspected by the authorized third party? Have you passed a Work Capacity Test? Conquering these minimum requirements may render you ready for an EERA or generic solicitation opportunity that arises.
If you are unprepared for the current fire season, now is the time to start preparing for the next.
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- In the coming months we'll add additional links and helpful information to this resource page.
- If you are within our service area, apply for our services to get connected with a procurement specialist.
