RFI SGC25006 - application technical assistance

The California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) and the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) have issued a Request for Information (RFI) numbered SGC25006 to establish a list of qualified Application Technical Assistance (TA) providers for the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) and Community Resilience Centers (CRC) programs. The TA providers will support up to 60 grant applicants across planning, project development, and implementation stages, with a primary focus on Tribal and unincorporated communities. Providers must demonstrate extensive experience working with Native American Tribes, grant management, community development, and expertise in climate resilience, energy infrastructure, emergency management, workforce development, and community engagement. The RFI was released on October 16, 2025, with a proposal receipt deadline of November 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST, and a voluntary informational webinar scheduled for November 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM PST. Responses must be submitted electronically to Contracts@lci.ca.gov in PDF format, not exceeding 5 pages with 11-point font, and will be evaluated based on the providers' qualifications, experience, and ability to support diverse community applicants.

The procurement is specifically targeted at technical assistance providers and Tribal Serving Organizations, with a strong emphasis on supporting disadvantaged and underserved communities. The program is funded by the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024, suggesting potential priority for organizations that can demonstrate capacity to work with historically marginalized communities. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the focus on Tribal and unincorporated communities implies a preference for organizations with demonstrated experience in these areas. The anticipated contract period runs from March 2026 to September 2027, with monthly and quarterly reporting requirements. Although specific budget ranges are not provided in the RFI, the scope of supporting 60 total grant applicants suggests a substantial funding allocation for the selected technical assistance providers. Interested parties are encouraged to review the full RFI document and participate in the voluntary webinar to gain more detailed insights into the program's requirements and expectations.