RFI, SGC25009, Technical Assistance

The California Strategic Growth Council (SGC), operating under the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) #SGC25009 to identify technical assistance providers and Tribal-serving organizations to support the Tribal Capacity Building Program's Round 2 and broader Tribal engagement initiatives. This procurement seeks a Technical Assistance Team to deliver no-cost, flexible support to 12 California Native American Tribes over a three-year grant period beginning in 2027, with work anticipated to span from September 2026 through March 2030. Key services include conducting capacity-building assessments, providing implementation assistance for housing and climate-related projects, facilitating peer learning opportunities, delivering trainings and workshops, offering grant application and management support, and ensuring Tribal engagement and awareness across multiple SGC programs and funding opportunities. Prosponders must demonstrate minimum qualifications including at least three years of direct experience working with California Native American Tribes, demonstrated expertise in housing and climate grant programs, project development capabilities, training delivery experience, and technical knowledge in Tribal governance, housing on Tribal lands, climate resilience, and workforce development. Submissions are limited to five pages in 11-point font PDF format and must be submitted electronically to Contracts@lci.ca.gov by February 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST, with an informational webinar scheduled for January 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PST. Quarterly reporting and invoicing requirements will apply throughout the contract term, with a final report due in March 2030.

Eligibility for primary proposers is restricted to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, academic institutions including University of California and California State University systems, or Tribal governments, although subcontractors may be drawn from any organization type. This RFI is designated for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or binding contract obligation; all submitted responses will become public records subject to California's Public Records Act without confidentiality protections. The anticipated total contract value is $2 million over the 3.5-year period, funded through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), which receives proceeds from California's Cap-and-Invest program auctions established under Assembly Bill 32 and Senate Bill 32. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in this RFI documentation. This procurement represents an opportunity for qualified organizations to participate in advancing Tribal capacity for climate resilience and housing development while strengthening access to state resources and funding opportunities for California Native American Tribes.