Request for Proposal (RFP) SFBC-P-25-23

The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), a State of California independent commission, is requesting proposals for Regional Abandoned Derelict Vessel (ADV) Program project management, facilitation, and process support under RFP SFBC-P-25-23, with proposals due August 3, 2026. A 5% preference applies to certified small businesses and a 5% preference to certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs).

The consultant will deliver project management and work plan development, review and synthesis of existing materials, stakeholder engagement and coordination, program framework development, and a final Regional ADV Program roadmap. The project manager must have at least five years of experience designing strategic planning documents for policy-related organizations, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with executive leaders and commissioners, and be qualified to do business in California. Work is performed in California.

The total project budget is $150,000, with payment monthly on a task-completed basis at proposed hourly rates that must include overhead and indirect costs. The contract term begins September 1, 2026 or upon approval (whichever is later), with work to be completed no later than September 1, 2026.

Evaluation in the initial bid phase weights project approach (15 points), work plan and project understanding (25 points), description of qualifications (20 points), cost (30 points), and samples of work (10 points). Shortlisted proposers advance to interviews on July 20–21, 2026, where an interview panel scores work plan understanding (30 points), evaluation of experience (30 points), and cost (30 points) equally. Questions are due June 29, 2026. Bid opening occurs July 13, 2026. Notice of intent to award is scheduled for July 24, 2026. Proposers must submit three sealed copies with Payee Data Record (STD 204), Contractor Certification Clauses, and supporting documentation.