The City of El Cerrito (City) is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide professional services to assist the City in developing the Hillside Natural Area (NHA) Fire Resilience and Forest Conservation Management Plan (Plan), as listed in the RFP.

The successful contractor will develop the Plan that will serve as a standalone document. This Plan will:

• identify and protect critical resource areas, 
• guide the City’s fire fuel reduction, native forest conservation, and maintenance activities, and
• evaluate access improvements, connectivity and enhancements to the trail network that links natural features, schools and community assets. 

The RFP also includes California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review and determination. The City will use this Plan and CEQA documents to guide the future maintenance and stewardship activities in the HNA. 

Electronic proposals will be accepted until April 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM.