24-0013 RFP Research Coordinator

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking a contractor to serve as a Research Coordinator for its Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board's research funding program. The successful bidder will be responsible for monitoring, guiding, facilitating, and maintaining progress on the CDFA's research initiatives. Key deliverables include coordinating the evaluation of research and outreach project submissions, providing scientific reviews and recommendations, and designing and implementing a strategic research plan. The contract term is from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with no option to renew. Proposals are due by April 11, 2024, and the contractor must meet minimum qualifications related to research coordination experience. Pricing should include the cost of providing rights under applicable labor laws, as well as travel costs reimbursed at CalHR rates. The contract will be awarded to the highest scored responsive proposer based on the Evaluation Scoring Criteria outlined in the RFP.

The contract opportunity covers the jurisdictions of Sacramento County and Sacramento City. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond were provided. Additionally, no information was given on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not specify a budget range, but the Cost Proposal attachment suggests the contract value could range from $150,000 to $300,000 over the three-year term.