Overview


Public Safety, Security & Fire
Merced, California, United StatesPosted: July 8th, 2026Deadline: July 20th, 2026

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SUMMARY


A government authority in Merced, California seeks a contractor for 24/7 emergency board-up, temporary stabilization, and victim assistance services with a one-hour response time. The scope includes board-up, roof tarping, temporary fencing, and support for affected individuals.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


CONTRACT DURATION


36 months

TIMELINE


Issue Date: July 6th, 2026

Question Submission Deadline: July 9th, 2026

Answers Posted to City Website: July 15th, 2026

Qualifications Submission Deadline: July 20th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE


July 9th, 2026

CONTACTS


Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency


City Of Merced Fire Department

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DESCRIPTION


A government authority in Merced, California is seeking a vendor to provide emergency board-up and related structural stabilization services. The selected provider must maintain 24/7 emergency response capability and be able to respond within one hour when called upon. The work supports urgent property security and stabilization needs following incidents that leave structures exposed or unsafe.

Required services include boarding up openings such as doors, windows, and fire-damaged access points, providing temporary roof coverings with plastic tarps to prevent weather-related damage, and installing temporary fencing. The vendor must also be prepared to provide broader structural stabilization support as needed.

In addition to physical stabilization services, the provider is expected to offer victim assistance, support, and guidance, including help with food, clothing, shelter, communications, referrals, and transition assistance. Services must be available to both insured and uninsured individuals regardless of social, economic, or geographic status. Questions are due by July 9, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due July 20, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 9, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by City Of Merced Fire Department. The work is located in Merced, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Emergency restoration or disaster response contractor
  • 24/7 on-call operations with one-hour response capability
  • Experience with board-up, roof tarping, temporary fencing, and structural stabilization
  • Ability to coordinate victim assistance and community support services
  • Proven work with government agencies or public-sector emergency programs
  • Local or regional presence in California for rapid deployment
  • Proper licensing, insurance, and safety compliance for emergency field work

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