C24910002 Consultant to Provide Support with Interpretive Media at La Purisima Mission SHP

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Channel Coast District, is seeking a consultant to provide support with interpretive media at La Purisima Mission State Historic Park through a competitive bidding process. The primary objectives of this contract are to facilitate Native American coordination with Tribal representatives and support the "Reexamining Our Past Initiative" by coordinating monthly in-person and virtual meetings. The selected contractor will be responsible for documenting tribal input, creating meeting transcripts, and supporting the development of interpretive themes, narratives, signage, exhibits, and virtual tour projects. Qualified bidders must have at least three years of experience in cultural resource management and Tribal consultation, preferably with a master's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology and proven expertise in environmental policies and regulations. The contract will run from April 15, 2025, or upon Department of Parks and Recreation approval, through April 14, 2027, with bids due by April 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Bids can be submitted via mail to the Channel Coast District Office in Ventura, CA, or electronically to CCDBID@parks.ca.gov.

The procurement includes provisions for small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation, with potential 5% bidding preferences available for certified small businesses that subcontract at least 25% of the bid to other certified small businesses. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the bid documents include a detailed cost structure with hourly rates and estimated hours for various tasks. Bidders must submit additional documentation, including resumes of key personnel, cost sheets, DVBE participation forms, payee data records, and contractor certification clauses. The jurisdictions involved in this procurement span multiple California counties and communities, including Ventura County, Los Angeles County, Santa Barbara County, University of California-Santa Barbara CDP, Lake Los Angeles CDP, Santa Barbara City, Los Angeles City, and East Los Angeles CDP. The contract allows for potential additional services through mutually agreed-upon amendments, providing flexibility for expanding the scope of work as needed.