25TTD004 - Vessel Feasibility Review for the California Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation

This request for proposal (RFP) numbered 25TTD004 is issued by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to procure technical consulting services from a qualified marine or naval architect to support implementation of the amended Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation, which became effective on January 1, 2023. The primary objective is to evaluate technical feasibility assessments submitted through E3 applications, with the selected contractor required to review feasibility assessment reports and deliver comprehensive final analysis documents that explain findings and descriptions for each evaluation. The contractor must also provide general consulting hours to address vessel design-related questions from CARB staff. Key qualifications for the contractor include expertise in marine or naval architecture and demonstrated capability to conduct technical feasibility assessments for commercial harbor vessels. The solicitation was posted on March 20, 2026, with a proposal due date of April 10, 2026. Questions regarding the opportunity must be submitted by a specified deadline, with responses to be published via addendum on April 1, 2026.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on business classification or disadvantaged enterprise status in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The proposal does not disclose a specific budget range or award value, requiring interested contractors to submit competitive proposals that will be evaluated based on criteria outlined in the full RFP documentation. Interested marine and naval architecture firms should review all RFP attachments, including evaluation criteria and technical requirements, to prepare comprehensive and competitive responses. Submission should be directed to CARB through the designated contact and submission procedures outlined in the formal solicitation documents.