586646 - consultant - extreme heat

The State of California issued Request for Bid (RFB) IS-26200571-1 on January 27, 2026, seeking qualified consultants to provide expert services in extreme heat response and preparedness. The solicitation closes on February 11, 2026. The consultant will develop comprehensive strategies, policies, and implementation plans to address extreme heat impacts across California, with responsibilities including research and analysis of heat-related public health impacts, identification of vulnerable populations, coordination with state and local agencies, stakeholder engagement, and development of detailed reports and recommendations. Key deliverables include policy frameworks and implementation strategies designed to support the state's climate resilience and public health emergency preparedness efforts. Required qualifications include expertise in extreme heat mitigation, public health impacts assessment, and demonstrated experience coordinating across multiple government agencies. The evaluation criteria encompasses technical competence, proposed methodologies, experience with similar initiatives, and cost proposals, which may be structured as hourly rates or fixed project fees as specified in the procurement documents.

This procurement includes Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) set-aside requirements, with bidders required to complete and submit the CBE Form (Exhibit 6) to demonstrate eligibility and satisfy California's small business certification standards. Completion and accurate submission of all required state purchasing forms, as outlined in Appendix A, is mandatory for bid responsiveness. The contract is funded through California state budget allocations designated for climate resilience and public health emergency preparedness, with the specific funding amounts and budget parameters detailed within the primary solicitation documents. The engagement is structured as a professional services contract with anticipated flexibility for renewal or extension based on performance and continued funding availability. Interested consultants must comply with all technical, administrative, and financial requirements as detailed in the bid packet and governing California procurement regulations and state law. No incumbent contractor information or existing technology integration requirements were specified in the available solicitation materials.