RFQ_STWD_PROF_ENV_SERV.pdf

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION

FACILITY PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

PROJECT MANAGEMENT BRANCH

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR

PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

STATEWIDE

RFQ No. PMB202604

Eprocurement Event ID#0000038347

I. INTRODUCTION

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) intends to contract with a firm to provide a wide range of professional environmental services for compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) including related documentation required by state and federal laws for proposed undertakings at existing and/or planned correctional facilities statewide. The contract requires expertise in the full scope of professional environmental services necessary to address environmental concerns for such potential undertakings. CDCR typically serves as the lead agency under CEQA for the proposed undertakings. The Consultant shall perform various environmental studies and provide technical assistance as requested for correctional facilities statewide and when necessary, may also assist the CDCR in securing permit compliance from all applicable regulatory agencies for the potential undertakings.

Potential CDCR tasks include, but are not limited to, various capital outlay, special repair, deferred maintenance, and energy efficiency projects that maintain, modify, or add infrastructure capacity required to support CDCR’s programs and operational goals. CDCR tasks may also include the addition of medical and mental health treatment at CDCR facilities as well as necessary modifications to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Finally, CDCR projects may include CEQA compliance with proposals for the closure/cessation of operations of existing correctional facilities, initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, changes in facility missions and the operation/monitoring of CDCR’s lethal electrified fence (LEF) program. Timely performance by the Consultant shall be critical to meeting CDCR’s projected facility needs.

The Consultant’s notice to proceed for environmental planning services is subject to budgetary, legislative and control agency approval of the proposed projects.

II. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Presented below is a general outline of the required services:

A. PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

The Consultant shall provide professional environmental services necessary to prepare CEQA and supporting environmental document(s) that meet applicable state and federal statutory and regulatory requirements, for construction for both new, expansion and renovations at existing correctional facilities statewide. The Consultant shall be expected to provide related support documentation for the environmental review process; assist in the preparation and implementation of mitigation monitoring plans, and assist in securing any necessary state or federal permits. If necessary, the Consultant shall also be involved in the preparation of additional CEQA documentation subsequently required for previous undertakings. The Consultant shall also provide other professional environmental services associated with site review and selection, environmental due diligence of expansion and/or acquisition sites, and the overall environmental review process for CDCR undertakings.

1. The Consultant shall perform various environmental studies that may include, but are not limited to preparing CEQA documents, including notices of exemptions, initial studies/mitigated negative declarations (IS/MNDs), environmental impact reports (EIRs) and mitigation monitoring plans. If necessary due to the involvement of federal permits, the Consultant shall also be required to prepare National Environmental Policy Act compliance documents.

2. Services shall include, but are not limited to, the following studies: air quality, water quality, climate change, energy, cultural resources, biology, visual/aesthetics, noise, utilities, traffic/circulation, hydrology, hazards/hazardous materials, and socioeconomics.

3. Ensure compliance with CDCR’s statewide LEF program and accompanying habitat conservation plan.

4. Assist CDCR in obtaining project approvals and permits from all applicable regulatory agencies. These agencies include, but are not limited to, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE), United State Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), National Marine Fisheries Services, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Regional Water Quality Control Boards, Department of Health Services, San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (SFBCDC), Air Quality Management District(s) and the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). CDCR will be responsible for payment of all applicable permits or licensing fees.

5. Provide technical support services on environmental issues on an “on-call” basis. The

Consultant shall be requested to assist CDCR on technical issues not related to a specific project but concerning statewide environmental compliance issues resulting from new environmental legislation and/or new environmental regulatory requirements.

6. Ensure that environmental studies and documents adhere to CEQA requirements as well as other local, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures. The Consultant shall assist in Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Federal Endangered Species Act, and/or California Endangered Species Act Compliance.

7. Provide all research and related studies necessary to complete the appropriate CEQA documents for activities planned by CDCR.

8. Attend project status meetings in Sacramento with CDCR, other professionals employed by CDCR, and local agencies as needed and directed by CDCR.

9. Prepare for and attend meetings and public hearings as requested by CDCR.

10. Conduct public outreach for CDCR construction projects.

11. Prepare responses to comments on draft EIRs and IS/MNDs.

12. Provide services as required for the development and implementation of mitigation measures and plans.

13. The Consultant shall control and manage all subconsultants and be responsible for maintaining appropriate channels of communication with other team members. It is expected that subconsulting services would be performed by a firm that has offices located in California.

14. The specific location of the work and specific tasks to be performed shall be stated in the contract and in each amendment to the contract. It is required that the Consultant’s contract manager and principal staff shall be located in the Sacramento area.

15. Services and deliverables identified in the agreement and in each amendment shall be completed and delivered as specified in the agreement documents.

B. DESIRABLE QUALIFICAITONS AND EXPERTISE

The Consultant’s team shall include members with experience in providing professional environmental services for similar projects. Additional areas of specialized team expertise for professional environmental services are listed below. The list below is not meant to serve as a comprehensive list of all the environmental service issues/factors that may be of significance in the preparation of related documents. The list is only provided as an example of issues and factors in assisting potential consultants in the preparation of their qualifications.

1. CEQA/Environmental Document Expertise. Knowledge and experience in the successful preparation of environmental documents is an essential selection factor of the Consultant. A thorough understanding of CEQA shall be of critical importance in the selection of the Consultant. The Consultant shall have a demonstrable ability to address state statutory requirements and standards in preparing all environmental documentation and mitigation measures.

2. State Office of Planning and Research. The Consultant shall have full functionality with uploading electronic documents to the State Office of Planning and Research CEQANet database that comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations including requirements of Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794d), and regulations implementing that act as set forth in Part 1194 of Title 36 of the Federal Code of Regulations.

3. Traffic and Circulation Assessment. The Consultant shall have expertise in the preparation of traffic and circulation studies and construction traffic management plans.

4. Correctional Facilities. The Consultant shall have experience in the design, operation, and security elements of typical adult/juvenile correctional facilities. This may include but is not limited to experience with CDCR correctional facilities or similar detention facilities operated by local state and/or federal agencies.

5. Natural Resources Assessment/Resource Constraints Analysis. The Consultant shall have demonstrable knowledge and experience conducting biological studies, assessments of special status species, habitat evaluations, wetlands delineations, nesting bird surveys, and the protocols for other related natural resource studies and assessments. Additionally, the Consultant shall have demonstrable knowledge and experience in the preparation, implementation and reporting requirements of habitat conservation plans. The Consultant shall have knowledge and familiarity with the wetland and terrestrial habitats and the wildlife common to every region of the State.

6. Section 404/401, Section 1600, and Erosion Control Permitting. The Consultant shall have demonstrable experience in the regulatory process for the alteration and/or filling of seasonal wetlands and creeks. Experience in securing such permits in a timely fashion may be an element in the selection of an environmental services consultant.

The Consultant shall also have expertise in erosion and sediment control measures, water quality monitoring, and permitting.

7. Regulatory Agency Coordination/Permits. In addition to Item 4, the Consultant shall have demonstrable experience in obtaining approvals and permits from other regulatory agencies, including USFWS, CDFW, Department of Health Services, SFBCDC, and the SWRCB.

8. Archaeological/Cultural Resources Assessment. The Consultant shall have demonstrable knowledge and expertise in the preparation of cultural resource surveys and investigations. The Consultant shall have knowledge of California’s pre-historic and historic resources, of the protocols for assessing these resources, and the relevant state and federal historic consultation and protection statutes. The Consultant shall have expertise in the preparation of historic structures reports and assessments, consultation/coordination with the State Office of Historic Preservation, mitigation monitoring, photo documentation, and completion of recordation documents.

9. Visual Simulation. The Consultant team shall demonstrate experience in preparing visual simulations of new facilities using site plans and elevations.

10. Public Participation. The Consultant shall demonstrate experience in assisting lead agencies in the public participation process, including conducting public scoping meetings, preparing fact sheets and graphic materials, and providing support for public presentations to local agencies and associations.

III. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

CDCR’s Project Management Branch will NOT conduct a pre-proposal conference.

IV. QUESTIONS AND ADDENDUM

Questions regarding this RFQ must be emailed directly to m_FPCM-Contract-Mail@cdcr.ca.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. on March 23, 2026. CDCR will not respond to any questions or inquiries other than those submitted electronically via email prior to the deadline. Responses to questions will be posted online via addendum at www.caleprocure.ca.gov.

V. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. FORMAT AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for selection for this contract, interested consultants shall submit one original, four copies, and one PDF file copy (in color on a CD) of the “Statement of Qualifications” (SOQ) responsive to all criteria.

SOQs shall be typed and not exceed 35 pages of written material including the cover letter.

1. Format Requirements

The 35-page limitation includes any written, photographic and graphic material contained in the body of the SOQ and any appendices. With the exception of the schedule graphic, all pages, tables, graphs, and other materials should not be larger than 8 ½ by 11 inches. The minimum font size shall be 12-point. unless stated otherwise.

Each item listed below will not be included in the 35-page limitation unless otherwise noted. The SOQ shall be organized as follows:

a. Cover Letter (Will be counted in the 35-page limitation)

b. Title Page

c. Table of Contents (Index)

d. General Information Sheet (Attachment A)

e. Statement of Compliance (Attachment B)

f. Listing of Legal Judgments (Attachment C)

g. Statement of Qualifications Narrative (Will be counted in the 35-page limitation)

h. Projects: Current and Past Experience (Attachment D)

i. Resumes

Blank tab pages may be used as necessary and will not be included in the 35-page limitation (as long as narrative text is not included on them).

NOTE: SOQs failing to comply with the page limitations, dimensions, submittal requirements, and order, will be considered non-responsive to the submittal requirements, resulting in disqualification from the selection process, and will not be evaluated.

Complete the General Information Sheet (Attachment A), and place immediately following the Table of Contents (Index). The Statement of Compliance (Attachment B), then the List of Legal Judgments (Attachment C), will immediately follow.

SOQs shall not include proposed fee(s) or compensation amounts. Non-compliance will be considered non-responsive with the submittal requirements, resulting in disqualification from the selection process, and will not be evaluated.

2. Delivery Requirements

All SOQs shall be separately packaged in one envelope or other container. The envelope/container and covers of the SOQs shall be clearly marked with the following:

STATEWIDE

RFQ No. PMB202604

One original, four copies, and one PDF file copy (in color on a CD) of the SOQ must be received in the Facility Planning, Construction and Management office no later than 3:00 p.m. on April 13, 2026, by mail, courier, or hand delivered to:

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Facility Planning, Construction and Management Division Project Management Branch

9838 Old Placerville Road, Suite B Sacramento, CA 95827

Attn: Adriana Perez

SOQs received after the stated time will not be considered and will be returned unopened.

It is the responsibility of the respondent to ensure that the response is received at the Project Management Branch office by the specified deadline. All SOQs will be date and time-stamped upon receipt. CDCR will not be responsible for late or incomplete responses due to mistakes or delays of the respondent or carrier used by the respondent or weather delays.

E-MAIL DOCUMENTS OR FACSIMILE COPIES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE

A POSTMARK IS NOT SUFFICIENT

B. COSTS AND OWNERSHIP OF SUBMITTAL

SOQ submittal preparation costs and participation in the selection process by interested consultants are at no cost, or obligation, to the State. Award of this Agreement is subject to budgetary authorization. Prior to award of Agreement, all submitted SOQs and materials will be designated “confidential” to the extent permitted by the California Public Records Act. CDCR reserves the right to, at any time, abandon or terminate efforts to contract any, or all, of said services without obligation to any firm which responds to this RFQ. SOQs and other materials submitted, and accepted, will become property of the CDCR and will not be returned.

C. CONTENT OF STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS NARRATIVE

The Consultant’s submittal and narrative shall address the areas listed in the order given below. The responses provided shall be the basis for evaluation of your overall approach, internal management, project organization and personnel, experience in similar types and scope of services, and the ability to integrate Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) and Small Business (SB) participation in your plan for accomplishing the services described in this RFQ.

Note: This RFQ encourages but does not require DVBE or SB participation.

To be successful, candidates shall be able to demonstrate their ability and previous experience in preparing CEQA documents under aggressive schedules, staying within established cost limitations, and providing quality products and services for the services described in this RFQ. Respondents shall be prepared for an intensive, highly interactive CEQA process, plus be able to demonstrate that their proposed project team structure and personnel can support this effort. The successful team shall also have exhibited a high degree of expertise and experience in preparing technical studies, document production, coordination and quality control.

The following information shown below must be included within your

SOQ NARRATIVE:

1. Describe your approach to, and experience of, your key team members in providing professional environmental services for large, complex projects, particularly work associated with correctional facility projects and environmentally sensitive siting issues. The firm’s ability to provide environmental reports for large multi-faceted, critical path projects shall be clearly documented.

2. Describe the internal management systems and methods to be employed in the performance of each facet of the contract, including the following:

a. Quality Control System: Describe how quality control and document reviews and coordination shall be performed, monitored, documented, and assured within your organization, between the prime Consultant and subconsultants, and between the Consultant and any other consultants hired directly by CDCR. Identify the process that shall be used to ensure that all CEQA documents are complete, reflect direction given, comply with the requirements of Section 508, incorporate all comments provided and are fully coordinated.

b. Schedule Management System: Describe in detail management tools and controls that shall be put in place and utilized on a continual basis to ensure that the project is completed per the contract requirements. Include an example of a schedule from a similar project that you have used to manage your work.

3. Describe the organization, resources, roles, and responsibilities of your proposed team, including all of the following:

a. Provide a chart(s) that outlines the organizational approach and identifies key personnel and their roles.

b. Whether a single firm, joint venture, association or partnership, explain what services shall be done by each firm and at what locations.

c. Identify all consultant and sub consultant firms that shall be used in performance of the contract. Specify the services and approximate percentage of the total project services to be performed by each firm for a typical CDCR prison project EIR.

Identify each DVBE and SB firm and list the expected percentage of the total contract services the firm shall perform.

d. Provide resumes for the following key personnel:

i. Principal-in-Charge

ii. Project manager

iii. Environmental planner and specialists in air quality, noise, biology, archaeology, architectural history, visual impact analysis, hazardous materials, stormwater.

iv. Traffic engineer/consultant

e. Each resume shall address the following:

i. Name of the person and name of the firm.

ii. Specific responsibilities and description of services to be performed under this

Agreement.

iii. Years with the firm.

iv. Projects of similar nature performed. Indicate if services were performed while with a different firm.

v. Positions held and responsibilities on services of similar nature.

vi. Education.

vii. Registrations/licenses.

Key personnel assigned to this Agreement shall include a project manager with authority to commit the resources of the firm(s) and in control of the firm(s) performance.

4. Describe your experience, ability, and resources for obtaining permits and approvals for projects located in sensitive or regulated geographic areas and projects where resources are affected by the project and/or project activities. Examples would include resources as a fish and wildlife habitat requiring a streambed alteration agreement with the CDFW or Section 10 formal consultation with the USFWS; activities requiring SFBCDC approval; and for activities such as dredging or fill requiring a Section 404 permit from the USACOE.

5. Demonstrate your firm’s ability to provide “on call” services to assist CDCR on a variety of environmental issues including technical evaluations, engineering studies, regulatory permitting, and administrative tasks. CDCR may request that the Consultant supplement the services of other CDCR consultant teams on specific issues.

6. Provide information to show that your proposed team has suitable resources available to ensure satisfactory completion of the work. Demonstrate tools you use for tracking current workload and for scheduling future workload. Demonstrate your ability to respond to CDCR’s request for professional environmental services given your present and future workloads. Provide the total number, and breakdown by technical area, of professionals who would be assigned to the project.

7. Provide references of financial capability/stability.

8. Provide examples and references for on-call professional environmental services contracts lead by your principal team members.

9. Provide the following information regarding projects led by your team members on current and past project experience preparing EIRs, IS/MNDs and environmental planning services in a correctional environment:

a. Provide the following information for projects completed within the last five years:

i. Project name and description.

ii. Type of CEQA documents (EIR, IS/MND, etc.).

iii. Key team member’s role on project.

iv. Owner/contact person for project and current telephone number.

NOTE: The Principal of the firm shall verify and certify the resumes including the academic record and experience of professional personnel identified above. The Consultant shall bear sole responsibility for safeguarding their personnel during any site review or inspection activity which may potentially expose them to asbestos or any toxic substances encountered while performing their contractual duties.

VI. SELECTION

A. CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS

1. The selected firm will have professional environmental services experience with similar facilities and a demonstrated track record of successful project delivery.

2. Respondents are advised to clearly state in their proposals the specific individuals that will be available and their individual experience and expertise.

3. All SOQs meeting the submittal requirements will be evaluated by a review committee and scored using the SOQ Evaluation Form, (Attachment E).

4. Members of the review committee will review the SOQs to determine which consultants to invite to qualifying interviews.

5. The review committee will develop a list of finalists. The finalists will be notified by telephone and by letter regarding the interview date.

6. The names of the review committee members will not be revealed prior to the interviews. Individual or composite ratings by the review committee members will not be revealed.

7. Firms will be interviewed by a selection panel. The selection panel interview shall consist of a 30-minute verbal presentation. This time will be followed by 30-minutes for questions by the selection panel. Key personnel shall participate in the interview.

The proposed project manager shall lead the presentation. The verbal presentation shall address:

a. Professional qualifications

b. Methodology

c. Relevant experience

d. Panel questions

8. After the interviews, using the Interview Evaluation Criteria form (Attachment F), the selection panel will score the Consultant firm(s). The first ranked firm shall be the firm the selection panel scored as best meeting CDCR’s requirements for the project(s).

9. The interview is the method used to select the professional environmental services consultant. CDCR may choose to hold two qualifying interviews prior to final rankings.

10. The selection panel shall select and rank up to three Consultants that best meet CDCR’s requirements. The State reserves the right to select one Consultant to provide services for the project and/or projects.

11. Fee negotiations shall commence with the best qualified Consultant. If a fee cannot be agreed upon, negotiations will cease with that Consultant and will commence with the second ranked Consultant, and so on.

12. If the original, proposed personnel are not available at the time of project commencement, the Consultants shall provide equally qualified personnel for approval by CDCR. If substitute personnel cannot be agreed upon, negotiations will cease and commence with another firm.

VII. GENERAL GUIDELINES AND RESTRICTIONS

A. QUALIFICATION OF CONSULTANT FIRMS

California Government Code Section 4525, et seq., requires that the selection of the firm(s) be based on demonstrated competence and the professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services required. The services provided by the firm shall be performed under direction and supervision of the principal of the firm or project manager.

B. DISABLED VETERANS BUSINESS ENTERPRISES PARTICIPATION

In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 10115 et seq., it is the policy of the State to include DVBE in its Agreement to the maximum extent feasible. The Consultant shall make every reasonable effort in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 10115 et seq. to include qualified DVBE subconsultants and sub-contractors in its work. CDCR reserves the right to periodically monitor the Consultant's progress in achieving the aforementioned goal and inquire of said progress as deemed necessary.

C. SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT

The State is also committed to supporting Small Business (SB) participation in State contracting and seeks to use SB's wherever possible. Therefore, it is requested that consultants actively solicit certified SB’s for sub-consulting opportunities for these services. The successful firm will be asked to list any subconsultant’s that are California certified SB’s. The Department of General Services, Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services (OSDS) can assist in identifying certified SB firms for solicitation purposes. The OSDS can be reached by telephone at

(916) 375-4940.

In addition to reporting those subconsultants known to be certified SB’s, it is requested that firms encourage any subconsultants that the firm intends to use that may be an SB, but are not currently certified as such, to become certified through the OSDS.

Consultants shal l send any SB/DVBE re lated inquires to

SBDVBEADOCATE@CDCR.CA.GOV.

D. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CDCR is committed to equal employment opportunity principles and demands such commitment from its consultants. The Consultants are expected to emphasize nondiscriminatory personnel practices with respect to race, color, ancestry/ethnicity, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or political affiliation. All prospective consultants and subconsultants, shall agree to and sign the Statement of Compliance, which has been attached to the package as Attachment B.

E. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

The Consultant shall, by signing this Agreement, swear under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the Consultant is in compliance with Government Code (GC) Section 8355 in matters relating to providing a drug-free workplace.

The Consultant shall:

1. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specify actions to be taken against employees for violations, as required by GC Section 8355(1).

2. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program as required by GC Section 8355(2), to inform employees about all of the following:

a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace.

b. The person's or organization's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace.

c. Any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs.

d. Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.

3. Provide as required by GC Section 8355(3) that each employee who works on the proposed Agreement:

a. Will receive a copy of the company's drug-free policy statement.

b. Will agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the Agreement.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under the Agreement, or termination of the Agreement, or both, and the Consultant may be ineligible for award of any future State Agreements if the Department determines that any of the following has occurred: (1) the Consultant has made false certification, or (2) violates the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above.

F. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

1. The State and the Consultant agree to avoid any real or apparent conflict of interest on the part of the Consultant, its employees, or officers and directors of the Consultant firm or any of its subconsultant’s in performing professional services specified in this Agreement. CDCR reserves the right to determine, in its reasonable discretion, whether any information, assertion or claim received from any source indicates the existence of a real or apparent conflict of interest; and, if a conflict is found to exist, to require the Consultant to submit additional information or a plan for resolving the conflict, subject to CDCR review and prior approval.

2. Conflicts of interest include, but are not limited to:

a. An instance where the Consultant, or any of its subconsultant’s on the project, or any employee, officer, or director of the Consultant or any subconsultant of the Consultant providing said professional services for a project, has an interest, financial or otherwise, in any other contractor on a project, or whereby the use or disclosure of information obtained by the Consultant while performing services under the contract for a project would allow for private or personal benefit or for any purpose that is contrary to the goals and objective of the Agreement.

b. An instance where the Consultant or any of its subcontractor’s employees, officers, or directors use their positions for purposes that are, or give the appearance of being, motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, such as those with whom they have family, business or other ties.

3. If either party becomes aware of a known or suspected conflict of interest, the knowledgeable party shall inform the other party, and the Consultant shall be given an opportunity to submit additional information to resolve the conflict. Within 20 days from the date of notification of the conflict, the Consultant shall provide the additional information to CDCR sufficient to enable CDCR to fully evaluate the nature and effects of the potential conflict. If a conflict is determined to exist by the CDCR in its reasonable discretion and cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the CDCR, the conflict shall be grounds for termination of the Agreement for good cause under the terms of this Agreement.

G. EXECUTIVE ORDER N-6-22 RUSSIA SANCTIONS

On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. By submitting a bid or proposal, Contractor represents that it is not a target of Economic Sanctions. Should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for rejection of the contractor’s statement of qualifications any time prior to contract execution, or, if determined after contract execution, shall be grounds for termination by the State.

H. PREVAILING WAGE RATES

The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has ascertained general prevailing wage rates in the county in which the work is to be performed. Upon request, the State shall furnish to the Consultant a copy of such prevailing wage rates that the contractor shall post at the job site.

The prevailing wage rates set forth are the minimum that shall be paid by the Consultant.

Nothing contained herein shall be construed as preventing the Consultant from paying more than the minimum prevailing wage rates. No extra compensation shall be allowed by the State due to the Consultant’s inability to hire labor at minimum rates.

If it becomes necessary to employ work classifications other than those listed on the Rate Sheet, the Consultant shall notify the CDCR immediately and the CDCR will ascertain the additional prevailing wage rates from the date of initial payment.

The Consultant shall comply with all prevailing wage rate requirements and shall be subject to all restrictions and penalties in accordance with California Labor Code Sections 1770-1784.

I. PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION PROGRAM

Section 1720, of the Labor Code has redefined the definition of Public Works. For purposes of this paragraph, “construction” includes work performed during the design, site assessment, feasibility study, and other preconstruction phases of construction including, but not limited to, inspection and land surveying work, regardless of whether any further construction work is conducted, and work performed during the post construction phases of construction including, but is not limited to, all cleanup work at the jobsite.

Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4, which imposes additional requirements when bidding and awarding public works contracts:

1. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR.

2. CDCR will post or require the prime contractor to post job site notices as prescribed by regulation.

3. Each Consultant and subconsultant shall furnish the records specified in Labor Code Section 1776 directly to the Labor Commissioner, in the following manner:

a. At least monthly or more frequently if specified in the Agreement with the awarding body.

b. In a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner.

4. CDCR will undertake those activities it deems necessary to monitor and enforce compliance with prevailing wage requirements. The Consultant shall cooperate with CDCR by providing such information as CDCR may request to ensure the Consultant’s compliance with this law.

5. No Consultant or subconsultant shall be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5.

6. The selected Consultant shall submit proof of registration with DIR to CDCR once the Consultant has been selected and prior to execution of this Agreement. The Consultant shall be responsible for ensuring all subconsultants are registered with DIR.

J. GENAI TECHNOLOGY USE AND REPORTING

During the term of the Agreement, the Consultant shall notify the State in writing if their services or any work under this Agreement includes, or makes available, any previously unreported GenAI technology, including GenAI from third parties or subconsultants. The Consultant shall immediately complete the GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (STD 1000) to notify the State of any new or previously unreported GenAI technology.

At the direction of the State, the Consultant shall discontinue the use of any new or previously undisclosed GenAI technology that materially impacts functionality, risk or contract performance, until use of such GenAI technology has been approved by the State.

Failure to disclose GenAI use to the State and submit the GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (STD 1000) may be considered a breach of the Agreement by the State at its sole discretion and the State may consider such failure to disclose GenAI and/or failure to submit the GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (STD 1000) as grounds for the immediate termination of the Agreement. The State is entitled to seek any and all relief it may be entitled to as a result of such non-disclosure.

The State reserves the right to amend the Agreement, without additional cost, to incorporate GenAI Special Provisions into the Agreement at its sole discretion and/or terminate any Agreement that presents an unacceptable level of risk to the State.

ATTACHMENT A

RFQ NO. PMB202604

GENERAL INFORMATION SHEET

To be completed by the proposer and placed after the Table of Contents:

Legal Name of Firm, Corporation Identification Date Number and Federal Employer Identification Number

Firm’s Address Firm’s Telephone #

Type of Organization (Partnership, Corporation, etc.)

Name of Principal in Charge and Title, License Number

Name of Project Manager and Title

Name, Title, Telephone Number, and E-mail Address of Person to Whom Project Correspondence Should be Directed

Address Where Correspondence Should be Sent

Listing of major subconsultants proposed, their telephone numbers, and areas of responsibility (indicate which consultants are DVBE):

THIS ATTACHMENT IS NOT INCLUDED

IN THE 35-PAGE LIMITATION REQUIREMENT

ATTACHMENT B

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

______________________________________________________ hereinafter referred to as (Company Name) "Prospective Contractor" hereby certifies, unless specifically exempted, compliance with Government Code Section 12990 and California Administrative Code, Title II, Division 4, Chapter 5 in matters relating to the development, implementation and maintenance of a nondiscrimination program. Prospective contractor agrees not to unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicants for employment because of race, color, ancestry/ethnicity, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability or political affiliation.

I, ________________________, hereby swear that I am duly authorized to legally bind the (Name of Official) prospective contractor to the above described certification. I am fully aware that this certification executed on _______________ in the county of __________________________ is (Date) (County) made under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.

Signature

Title

ATTACHMENT C

LIST OF LEGAL JUDGMENTS

(All Firms to complete)

Provide information below regarding California Legal Judgments involving firm over $25,000 within the past seven years.

FIRM NAME: ___________________________________________________________________

County Case Captions

(with all parties) Date of Entry Amount Notes

ATTACHMENT D

PROJECTS: CURRENT AND PAST EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS

Consultant Name: _________________________________________

Project Name / Description of

Project Project Budget

Start & Completion

Dates

Construction Completion

Date Firm’s Role

Firm’s Project Responsibility

Contact Person Name

Contact Person Phone

ATTACHMENT E

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS EVALUATION FORM

THIS ATTACHMENT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE 35-PAGE LIMITATION REQUIREMENT

FIRM:

MAXIMUM

POINTS

DATE:

EVALUATOR:

1. Approach for providing Professional Environmental services. 60

2. Internal Management Systems experience, approach, and methods in the following areas:

a. Quality Control System – design/peer review coordination to be performed, monitored, documented and assured within own firm and for subconsultants (including process used to ensure submittals are complete and fully coordinated).

b. Schedule Management System – management tools and controls, example of schedule. 20

3. Description of organization, resources, roles and responsibilities of your proposed team.

a. Organizational chart with key personnel and their roles.

b. Define firm type i.e. single firm, joint venture, partnership and what work to be done by each firm and from what location. Identification all consultant and subconsultant firms and percentage of work for each. Identify which firms are DVBE & SB firms and the percentage of work expected to be performed by DVBE & SB firms.

c. Provide resumes for key personnel (Principal-in-Charge, Project Manager, field personnel & other proposed staff including Environmental Planners and Specialists in Air Quality, Noise, Biology, Archaeology, Aesthetics, Hazardous Materials, and Traffic).

d. Provide information on available resources to staff multiple projects.

e. Provide references on financial capability/stability.

4. Current and past project design experience.

a. Provide a list of projects being considered for ENVIRONMENTAL assignments completed within the last five (5) years on which the ENVIRONMENTAL consultants’ proposed staff has provided services.

TOTAL POINTS 260

ATTACHMENT F

INTERVIEW EVALUATION CRITERIA

CONTENT AREA MAXIMUM POINTS

1. Professional qualifications

2. Methodology

3. Related experience

4. Panel questions

TOTAL POINTS 130