CEQA/NEPA Environmental Compliance RFP. Pre Proposal Meeting info. Amendment #1, 2, and 3 added. Q&A 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 added. Updated: 08/28/2026

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is requesting proposals for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental compliance services across LACMTA sites, with proposals due August 19, 2026 and a pre-proposal conference on June 29, 2026. This is a federally funded contract with mandatory SBE/DVBE participation goals of 33 percent total (30 percent SBE and 3 percent DVBE) that proposers must meet or exceed for award eligibility; good faith efforts are not accepted if goals are unmet.

The scope encompasses CEQA and NEPA compliance analysis, environmental assessments, permitting assistance, field monitoring, and technical support including preparation of Initial Studies, Environmental Impact Reports, Negative Declarations, Categorical Exclusions, biological and cultural resource assessments, geology and soils evaluation, noise and air quality analysis, stormwater and water quality management, hazardous materials evaluation, and sustainability compliance (CALGreen, LEED, Envision). The contractor must maintain qualified staff across multiple environmental disciplines including a Program Director with 15 years of experience, Project Managers, Quality Assurance Managers, Principal Environmental Specialists, Biologists, Archaeologists, Paleontologists, and supporting technical staff, all meeting specified education and credentialing requirements. Services are delivered through individual Task Orders issued at LACMTA's sole discretion with no guarantee of minimum work volume.

The base contract duration is five years with no renewal options. The contract is cost reimbursable plus fixed fee and subject to prevailing wage requirements and federal compliance certifications. Evaluation allocates 30 points to prime contractor experience and capabilities, 25 points to team and subcontractor experience, 20 points to personnel skills and experience, 20 points to project management approach including understanding of LACMTA objectives and demonstration of collaboration and scalability, and 5 points to community benefits and workforce development initiatives. Administrative pass/fail requirements include three completed performance questionnaires (at least two from projects within the past five years), current project validation, and LACMTA Pre-Qualification applications for prime contractors and first-tier subcontractors with subcontract values of $500,000 or more. Proposers must establish a Contracting Outreach and Mentoring Plan mentoring a minimum of three small business firms and hosting at least one outreach event with the small business community at least 30 days prior to proposal due. Questions are due August 5, 2026, and pre-qualification applications are due by August 19, 2026.