IFB P2670001, Dungeness Crab Task Force

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking an environmental service consulting firm to provide facilitation services for the Dungeness Crab Task Force through Invitation for Bid (IFB) P2670001. The task force, established under Senate Bill 1310, requires a neutral facilitator to manage meetings, stakeholder communications, and develop recommendation reports for dungeness crab fishery management. The contract will run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with the facilitator responsible for coordinating up to six full task force meetings and 18 executive committee meetings annually. Bidders must demonstrate at least six years of experience in coordinating and facilitating invertebrate fisheries management, with proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders including commercial and recreational fishermen, CDFW, and other resource management agencies. Key deliverables include preparing meeting agendas, maintaining meeting calendars, producing meeting summaries within specified timeframes, drafting final recommendation reports, and conducting monthly check-in calls with CDFW staff. The bid submission deadline is December 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with a public bid opening scheduled for December 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and questions due by November 21, 2025.

The procurement includes opportunities for Small Business Preference and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives, with a potential five percent preference for California-certified small businesses and additional incentives for DVBE participation. The contract has a maximum budget of $450,000 over the three-year term, with monthly payments made in arrears upon submission of itemized invoices. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), professional liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate), and workers' compensation with $1,000,000 limits. Travel reimbursements will be limited to state rates, with specific guidelines for lodging and meal expenses. The contract is contingent upon state budget appropriations and remains subject to cancellation if sufficient funding is not available. Bidders must submit all required attachments, including bid certification sheets, payee data records, cost sheets, and contractor certifications, with their proposal.