Request For Proposal (RFP) P2580036, Zoonotic Disease Initiative Consultant
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP P2580036) to procure independent facilitation and mediation services for the Zoonotic Disease Initiative, a USFWS-administered grant program aimed at building wildlife health and zoonotic disease capacity within California and adjacent states. The procurement seeks a qualified individual or business to support the ZDI Grant Implementation Team and Steering Committee in developing an operational framework for a California Wildlife Health Collaborative that will strengthen existing collaboratives and facilitate new wildlife health initiatives. Primary deliverables include developing an operational framework for wildlife health and zoonotic disease surveillance, response, research, and management capacity through monthly meetings with the Implementation Team; providing facilitation services for monthly virtual Steering Committee meetings (1-1.5 hours) and two in-person meetings (1-2 days each); developing at least two potential governance frameworks for Committee review; and submitting a final Strategic Plan and Governance outline report due September 15, 2027 (with draft due August 18, 2027). Key task completion dates are December 31, 2026 (Task 2), June 30, 2027 (Task 1), and August 13, 2027 (Task 3). Minimum qualifications require a proven track record in collaborative engagement strategies, governance framework development for large-scale collaboratives, multi-party agreement-seeking, conflict resolution and mediation, and strategic planning for health and natural resource projects; the Project Director or Principal must have a minimum of five years of experience consulting with natural resource agencies and preferably hold an advanced degree in a related scientific field. The contractor must demonstrate digital project management capabilities and the ability to manage agendas, communications, and comprehensive meeting documentation. Proposals are due June 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, with questions due by May 26, 2026, proposal evaluation scheduled for June 4-9, 2026, and an intended award date of June 18, 2026.
This procurement is open to public or private corporations, agencies, organizations, associations, or individuals registered with the California Secretary of State, with no Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements, though an optional 5 percent DVBE incentive is available for voluntary participation. A California Certified Small Business preference of 5 percent applies, with provisions allowing non-small businesses that commit to subcontracting at least 25 percent of work to California Certified Small Businesses to also claim the preference. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 annual aggregate), Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate), and Workers Compensation with Employers Liability ($1,000,000), with the State named as additional insured. The contract is subject to federal funding requirements including compliance with 2 CFR 200 and Build America, Buy America Act mandates. The contract term runs from CDFW approval through September 30, 2027, with a potential one-year extension at rates specified in the original agreement, and the maximum contract budget is $85,699.00. Payment will be made quarterly in arrears upon submission of detailed invoices and Contract Manager approval, with the State retaining 10 percent of earnings pending satisfactory completion. Advanced payments up to 25 percent may be authorized for qualifying nonprofits, and line-item budget flexibility of up to $25,000 or 10 percent annually is permitted.
California 6/3/26, 8:00 PM 5/12/26, 6:00 PM IFB #S22652512A Air Compressor Preventative Maintenance Services
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 03A4054 for comprehensive maintenance services of water recycling, steam cleaning, pressure washing, and industrial vehicle vacuum equipment across District 03, which spans eleven California counties including Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba. The procurement seeks contractors to provide labor, tools, equipment, and necessary incidentals to troubleshoot, service, maintain, repair, and replace parts of various cleaning and vacuum equipment at multiple Caltrans-owned properties and maintenance stations. Contractors must possess a valid D-21 Machinery and Pumps Contractor license from the California Contractors State Licensing Board and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The contract will run from an estimated start date of August 25, 2025, through August 24, 2028, with bids due by August 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The solicitation requires bidders to structure their proposals around two primary service categories: 111 annual routine services and 1,200 hours of non-routine services, with a total bid proposal not exceeding $461,000.
The IFB demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with Caltrans establishing a 25% Small Business participation goal and offering a 5% incentive for 100% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. Prevailing wage requirements will apply if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000, and contractors must comply with various state regulations regarding labor, licensing, and business practices. The solicitation indicates that the documentation is currently not digitally accessible, and interested parties can request an accessible version through a provided link or by calling (916) 654-2852. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the procurement appears designed to support ongoing maintenance of Caltrans' specialized cleaning and vacuum equipment infrastructure across the specified geographic region. The maximum budget for this three-year contract is set at $461,000, with pricing expected to cover both routine and non-routine maintenance services across the designated counties.
California 8/5/25, 6:00 PM 7/22/25, 6:00 PM Rubberized Asphalt Concrete Engineering and Technical Assistance, DRR24057
CalRecycle has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) Engineering and Technical Assistance, designated as solicitation DRR24057. The procurement seeks an engineering consultant with specialized expertise in RAC processes and construction to provide comprehensive technical support to local government agencies across California. Key objectives include fostering partnerships between local governments, state agencies, and private industry, while delivering technology transfer, training, and technical assistance to increase RAC knowledge and usage. The contractor will be responsible for supporting CalRecycle's RAC grant programs and non-grant RAC initiatives, including conducting technical investigations, providing local government technical assistance, and developing new ad-hoc initiatives. The solicitation covers jurisdictions spanning all 58 California counties and numerous cities and census-designated places. Proposals must be submitted through CalRecycle's new electronic bidding platform at https://sb.cityinnovate.com/teams/calrecycle?challenge_id=15037 by April 1, 2025. Interested parties may contact Melissa Atencio at contracts@calrecycle.ca.gov or (916) 341-6544 for additional information.
The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. While no incumbent vendor information is provided, the procurement appears to be open to engineering consulting firms with demonstrated RAC expertise. The document does not specify a precise award value or budget range for the contract. Potential respondents will need to demonstrate advanced technical capabilities in rubberized asphalt concrete processes, construction methodologies, grant program management, and local government technical assistance. Qualifications will likely include professional engineering credentials, proven experience in RAC technology transfer, and a track record of successful partnerships between governmental entities and private sector organizations. The contract appears designed to support California's broader sustainable infrastructure and recycling objectives by promoting rubberized asphalt concrete technologies across local and state government networks.
California 4/1/25, 5:00 PM 3/4/25, 2:00 PM RESD PMDB JOC 2026-01 Job Order Contract Northern Region
The California Department of General Services (DGS) Real Estate Services Division is soliciting bids for a Job Order Contract (JOC) in Northern California Region Areas 1 and 2 (RESD PMDB JOC 2026-01) covering 24 jurisdictions spanning multiple counties. This is a fixed-period, fixed-unit-price, indefinite-quantity contract designed to accomplish repair, alteration, construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, demolition, and infrastructure work through individual job orders issued on an as-needed basis. The contract utilizes pre-established unit prices organized in a Unit Price Catalog, with work specifications based on American Institute of Architects (AIA) MasterSpec format and industry standards from ASTM, AWS, and related organizations. Deliverables include completion of construction and maintenance projects according to detailed technical specifications across multiple construction divisions including demolition, concrete work, masonry, metals, carpentry, and waterproofing. Required qualifications include a valid California Class B contractor license and Department of Industrial Relations registration as a public works contractor. Evaluation will be based on the lowest Combined Adjustment Factors submitted by bidders. The mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at The Ziggurat Auditorium in West Sacramento, with digital bids due by 11:59 p.m. on March 19, 2026, and public bid opening on March 23, 2026.
The contract includes mandatory set-aside provisions requiring three percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation on all job orders, with incentive opportunities available for commitments exceeding this minimum threshold. Small business preferences of five percent are available for certified small businesses or non-small businesses committing to subcontract at least twenty-five percent of each job order to certified small businesses. The initial contract term is twenty-four months, with the State reserving the right to extend for up to four additional one-year terms, and DGS may award multiple contracts at its discretion, though no single contractor may receive more than one contract for the identified regions. Performance and payment bonds of $5,000,000 are required, along with proof of general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and builders risk insurance. The contract is subject to California prevailing wage requirements and Skilled and Trained Workforce compliance provisions. The maximum contract value is $10,532,000 as of January 1, 2026, with individual job order values capped at $1,053,000, both amounts subject to annual adjustment by the California Construction Cost Index.
California 3/20/26, 2:59 AM 2/10/26, 5:00 PM RFO 25-002 Accela
The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has issued Request for Offer (RFO) #25-002 to procure Accela software maintenance and operations services through the Department of General Services Software Licensing Program (SLP). The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide configuration, maintenance, and implementation services for two Accela platforms that support the DCC's cannabis regulatory licensing systems. Core deliverables include defect resolutions, system enhancements, analysis, development, deployment, testing, and knowledge transfer aligned with statutory and regulatory changes. The contractor must maintain a minimum of four full-time equivalent staff dedicated to Accela Managed Application Services, with additional Professional Services engineers available as needed, providing a minimum of 640 service hours per month. Mandatory qualifications require a minimum of two years' experience configuring Accela for government-regulated professional and business licensing systems and minimum one year in hybrid-agile development environments; Professional Services engineers must possess five years' software implementation experience and a Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field. Desirable qualifications include cannabis-specific licensing implementation experience and Agile-based maintenance and operations system development experience. Award will be made based on best value scoring: client references (54 points), respondent qualifications (100 points), staff qualifications (275 points), and project cost (800 points), totaling 1,429 possible points. The amended due date for proposals is February 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST (per Addendum 2), with a proposed contract start date of March 10, 2026, or upon contract execution, whichever occurs later. The base contract term is two years with one optional one-year extension at the State's discretion.
Only firms currently holding valid SLP agreements that include the required labor categories—Engineer (Professional Services) and Accela Managed Application Services for SaaS—are eligible to respond. No set-aside designations or restrictions specific to disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the available documentation. The procurement does not disclose information regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors managing these services. Pricing structure is based on two SLP labor categories with monthly billing for Accela Managed Application Services; the cost worksheet establishes a maximum unit price of $41,265 per month for Accela Managed Application Services and a maximum hourly rate of $245.63 per hour for Implementation Services (Professional Services engineering hours). Professional Services work requires advance authorization via Work Order Authorization forms with specified not-to-exceed costs, and service credits apply if monthly hours fall below the 640-hour minimum threshold with shortfalls exceeding 5 percent. The contract encompasses support for the DCC's two Accela instances over the base two-year term with optional extension, encompassing 36 monthly units for managed application services and 1,020 engineering hours in both Year 1 and Year 2, with identical allocations for the optional year.
California 2/24/26, 8:00 PM 12/29/25, 6:00 PM