TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jason Martin, Fire Chief
REPORT BY: Stacie McCambridge, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Discussion of the Early Wildland Fire Detection RFP
RECOMMENDATION
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County Fire Chief requests discussion and direction regarding the Wildfire Early Detection System and direction regarding the current Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On August 24, 2021, the Board provided direction to enter into a short-term contract with Illumination Technologies California (ITC) to install and activate 3 Fire IQ cameras which would provide early fire detection capabilities for a portion of the County during the 2021 fire season. At the same time, the Board requested staff investigate the possibility of contracting for a larger system, one that would provide similar service on a larger scale. The RFP was intentionally "technologically neutral" to provide the ability for bids to present various early detection options.
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Staff Report
2. Public Comment
3. Motion, second, discussion and vote on item.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
No
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Healthy, Safe, and Welcoming Place to Live, Work, and Visit
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: There is no possibility the proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment and therefore CEQA is not applicable pursuant to the General Rule contained in the Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, 14 CCR 15061 (b)(3).
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Since 2014, there have been nine declared disasters for wildfires in Napa County. During 2020, the LNU Lightning Complex Fire killed six people, burned 363,220 acres, destroyed 1,491 structures, and caused $47 million in damage. The Glass Fire burned 67,480 acres, destroyed 1,555 structures, and caused $750 million in damage. In 2018, the County Fire burned 89,831 acres. In 2017, the Tubbs, Nuns and A...
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