Project Information

Bid Title

Emergency Management Training and Exercise

Issuing Agency

City of Lake Forest

Location

California

Published Date

Mar 9, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 1, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Emergency Management Training and Exercise

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 3/9/2026

Due Date: 4/1/2026

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Emergency Management Training and Exercise

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Management Services - Community Outreach, Emergency Management, and Police Services

54 , 62423 , 624230

Project ID: 2026-RFP-009

Release Date: Monday, March 9, 2026

· Due Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 6:00pm

Posted Monday, March 9, 2026 5:50pm

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Post Information

Posted At:Mon, Mar 9, 2026 5:50 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The City of Lake Forest is seeking proposals from qualified professional consultants to develop and implement a comprehensive Emergency Management Training and Exercise Program. This program aims to enhance the preparedness and response capabilities of city employees with a focus on incident response, emergency operations center functions and all-hazards preparedness, including wildfires, earthquakes, cybersecurity attacks and other threats. All exercise and training must be conducted in person.

Background

About the City

The City of Lake Forest is located in southern Orange County, California, in the area commonly referred to as the Saddleback Valley, with a population of approximately 85,000. It is the County's thirty-first city and the second largest city within the Saddleback Valley, encompassing 16.6 square miles. The City of Lake Forest's fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30.

The City was incorporated in 1991, operates under the Council/Manager form of government and is considered a contract city. The five members of the City Council are elected by district. They serve staggered four-year terms, with the Mayor being selected annually from among the Council Members. The Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

City Hall is located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California 92630. The telephone number is (949) 461-3400, and the fax is (949) 461-3511. The City website address is http://www.lakeforestca.gov .

Project Description

The City is seeking a professional consultant for the Emergency Management Training and Exercise Project.

The services are expected to be completed annually from contract award. The City anticipates awarding a contract with an initial term of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029 with two one-year contract amendment options. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the City, at its sole discretion, will not move forward with the renewal option and shall re-procure the work.

Timeline

Release Project Date:

March 9, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

March 17, 2026, 10:00am

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Pre-proposal Requests for Clarification:

March 23, 2026, 5:00pm

Proposal Submission Deadline:

April 1, 2026, 6:00pm

Anticipated Final Selection/ City Council Target Date:

June 2, 2026

Anticipated Project Start :

July 1, 2026

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 611430Professional and Management Development Training

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