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Wildfire Contracting 101: Vendor Requirements and Opportunities

Jan 28 10:00 am — 11:30 am
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Want to get paid to support wildfire response in California?

Whether you operate heavy equipment, provide logistics support, or offer specialized emergency services, there are real contracting opportunities with both the U.S. Forest Service and CAL FIRE. But to take advantage of them, you need to understand how to register, onboard, and stay compliant.

This no-cost training will walk you through the basics of working with the Forest Service’s Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system and CAL FIRE’s Hired Equipment Program. You’ll learn how to prepare for upcoming solicitations, the key differences between the two programs, and how to navigate onboarding requirements.

Plus, you can get your questions answered directly by Forest Service and CALFIRE agency representatives!

Webinar topics include:

  • Prerequisites for registering in VIPR
  • How to add resources and submit quotes in VIPR
  • Key differences between USFS and CAL FIRE procurement
  • Requirements for CAL FIRE’s Hired Equipment Program
  • How to sign up for Emergency Equipment Rental Agreements (EERAs)
  • Live Q&A with USFS and CAL FIRE reps

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Registration Cost: FREE

Location: Virtual (Zoom Webinar)

Event Contact: Norcal APEX Accelerator

P: (707) 267-7561

E: info@apexnorcal.org

The information provided in this webinar/ workshop and any supplementary materials provided to registrants are intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional financial or legal advice. No registrant should act or fail to act on the basis of any material contained in this webinar/ workshop without obtaining proper financial, legal or other professional advice specific to their situation. The Northern California APEX Accelerator, and its host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the information presented in this webinar/ workshop. By registering for this webinar/ workshop you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood, accept and agree to the above disclaimer and that under no circumstances shall the Northern California APEX Accelerator or it’s host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, be held liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any kind or nature arising out of or in any way related to the information provided in this webinar/ workshop and/or the registrant’s use of or reliance on said information.

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This no-cost training event is hosted by

Norcal APEX Accelerator

Northern California APEX Accelerator is a government-funded nonprofit formed to help small businesses find, bid on, and win contracts with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies.

This No-Cost Training Event is Co-Hosted By

U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service

www.fs.usda.gov/

The Forest Service is a federal agency under the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for managing 193 million acres of public lands across national forests and grasslands. In addition to conservation and land stewardship, the agency plays a key role in wildfire response and relies on private vendors to provide essential equipment and support services during fire season.

California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CALFIRE)

www.fire.ca.gov

CALFIRE is responsible for fire protection in various areas under state responsibility totaling 31 million acres, as well as the administration of the state’s private and public forests. In addition, the department provides varied emergency services in 36 of the state’s 58 counties via contracts with local governments.