RFP 23-003 CEQA Consulting Services

The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is seeking a contractor to provide CEQA Consulting Services for approximately 272 commercial cannabis projects statewide that must comply with CEQA by 2025. The contractor will be responsible for preparing CEQA documentation, including Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, and addenda. Additionally, the contractor will review CEQA documents prepared by local agencies on behalf of the DCC during the public comment period, and provide recommendations and supporting documentation to aid the DCC in efficiently complying with CEQA on complex projects. The contract term is from May 27, 2024 or upon DGS approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2025, with an option to renew for up to one additional year. The RFP requires a detailed cost proposal for labor, documents, supplies/equipment, travel, and other costs.

The contractor must meet a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, and the State will apply a DVBE bid incentive. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM on April 23, 2024, and the estimated contract start date is the week of May 27, 2024. The procurement is open to all qualified bidders, and there is no incumbent or current contractor listed.