Northern California On-Call Stormwater and Construction Permitting

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), Division of Engineering, Environmental Coordination Section is seeking qualified firms to provide engineering and environmental services to support permitting needs related to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), compliance with the California State Water Resources Control Board Construction General Permit, and general stormwater protection for projects in Northern California. The services will be provided under a two-year agreement with options for up to two one-year extensions. Key deliverables include NPDES permitting support, construction general permit compliance, and stormwater protection for projects in the Delta Field Division and northern regions of the state. Required qualifications include demonstrated competence with NPDES compliance and stormwater protection. The selection criteria include the professional experience of the firm, the qualifications and training of key personnel, and overall competence. A mandatory virtual pre-SOQ conference will be held on August 15, 2024, and statements of qualifications are due by August 30, 2024.

This procurement has an estimated contract value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The contract will be negotiated based on the firm's actual costs, with a fixed profit rate established by DWR. Firms are required to submit financial documents and a rate sheet as part of the negotiation process. The RFQ also includes information on the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and Small Business (SB) programs, as well as the requirements for contractor registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. There is no incumbent contractor, as this is a new solicitation.