RESD PMDB 2026-07 Environmental Services Ione Preston Training Facility Expansion

The California Department of General Services, Real Estate Services Division (RESD), Project Management and Development Branch is requesting qualifications for environmental services supporting the Study phase of the Ione Preston Training Facility Expansion for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFire) in Ione, Amador County, with qualifications due August 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

All environmental professionals must be licensed in California. The project involves the former Preston Youth Correctional Facility, a 300-acre property listed on the National Register of Historic Places adjacent to the existing Ione training center. Work will require preparation of environmental documents and studies complying with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Sections 5024 and 5024.5, and applicable environmental regulations. The scope includes expertise in historic structure demolition and collaboration with multiple stakeholders on historic designation design challenges.

The estimated contract duration is five years. The State will evaluate Statements of Qualifications, typically select three firms for a short list, conduct interviews and presentations, select one firm, and request a fee proposal with hourly rates before negotiating fixed rates.

Submitting firms must hold current California Secretary of State registration, professional licensing verification, California Department of Industrial Relations public works contractor registration, current insurance, and certifications regarding compliance with the Darfur Contracting Act and Iran Contracting Act. Firms must submit Federal Form SF330 for principals and key personnel and demonstrate resource availability. A 10% retention is held on all progress payments, with escrow deposit provisions when retentions exceed $10,000 and continue beyond 60 days after phased service completion. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with prevailing wage laws under Labor Code Section 1774. The State encourages participation from certified Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) as subcontractors. Firms must disclose any intended use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in completing deliverables; non-disclosure may result in disqualification.