SB254 SRIA. Contract is not to exceed $245,203.20. Billed hourly at varying rates.

The State of California, through its Office of Energy Infrastructure, awarded a non-IT consulting services contract to Berkeley Economic Advising & on February 12, 2026. The contract pertains to Senate Bill 254 Socioeconomic Regional Impact Assessment (SRIA) services and carries a total contract value of $245,203.20. The contractor will provide consulting services on a fixed-rate basis with billing at varying hourly rates, with a contract completion date of February 11, 2027.

This one-year engagement represents a specialized consulting engagement focused on economic analysis and regional impact assessment work related to California's energy infrastructure initiatives. The contract type designates this as non-IT services consulting, indicating the work involves advisory and analytical services rather than technology implementation. The fixed contract ceiling of $245,203.20 establishes the maximum financial obligation, with specific performance metrics and deliverables tied to the State's energy infrastructure objectives over the stated performance period.