4023-015 Biomass Tracking System - Development

The California State Department of Conservation is seeking a contractor to develop a biomass tracking/chain of custody system in collaboration with several state agencies, including the Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation, CAL FIRE, CARB, CPUC, and OPR. The selected contractor will be required to provide services to support the development of this system, which includes defining system requirements, designing the technical architecture, and implementing the necessary components. Key deliverables include a comprehensive work plan, detailed schedule, and cost breakdown. The contractor must demonstrate relevant qualifications and the ability to perform a commercially useful function. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical requirements and cost, with the highest scored proposal selected for award, subject to the application of any applicable preferences.

The Department intends to award a single service contract with a performance period from August 2024 through August 2025 and a maximum budget of $250,000. Preferences may be granted for small businesses, disabled veteran businesses, and businesses located in economically distressed areas. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the Department has not provided information about any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.