Lake Gregory and Lake Arrowhead Dam Failure Evacuation Plan

Background
San Bernardino County, through its Office of Emergency Services (OES), is seeking proposals to create an evacuation plan for communities potentially affected by the failure of the Lake Gregory Dam and/or Lake Arrowhead Dam. The goal is to enhance emergency management capabilities and ensure the protection of life and property during disasters. The number of awards will depend on the quality of proposals received.

Work Details
The contractor will manage the process from preliminary planning to developing a mass evacuation/repopulation plan that incorporates the County’s Dam Field Operations Guide (Dam FOG) and Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Key deliverables include:

1) Development of a coordinated evacuation plan involving public safety agencies;
2) Review of existing EOP and Dam FOG;
3) Establishment of communication protocols for public safety agencies;
4) Conducting an evacuation time estimate study;
5) Establishing traffic flow monitoring procedures;
6) Developing contingent evacuation approaches using dam flood models;
7) Identifying evacuation zones based on local topography;
8) Planning for refuge areas outside evacuation zones;
9) Addressing transportation needs for residents with disabilities or large animals;
10) Creating detailed maps for evacuation routes and safe areas;
11) Establishing traffic control plans with responsible agency matrices;
12) Creating a 'Playbook' for first responders; and
13) Coordinating with relevant agencies to ensure plan applicability.

Period of Performance
The contract period will commence upon execution of the agreement and terminate on May 31, 2025.

Place of Performance
Services will be performed throughout San Bernardino County or virtually when appropriate.