RFP P2580036, Zoonotic Disease Initiative Consultant

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Wildlife Health Laboratory (WHL) is soliciting independent facilitation and mediation services through Request for Proposal (RFP) P2580036, with a deadline of May 4, 2026. The procurement supports the Zoonotic Disease Initiative (ZDI), a grant-funded program administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) designed to enhance wildlife health and zoonotic disease capacity across California and adjacent states. The selected consultant or business will provide third-party facilitation and mediation services to the ZDI Grant Implementation Team and Steering Committee with the primary objective of developing an operational collaborative framework that strengthens existing wildlife health and zoonotic disease-focused collaboratives within California while establishing capacity to expand services to adjacent states and other regional jurisdictions. Key deliverables include the development of a comprehensive collaborative framework that enhances wildlife health and zoonotic disease capacity, support for stakeholder engagement and coordination among multiple agencies and jurisdictions, and guidance for implementation strategies. Required qualifications for respondents should include demonstrated experience in facilitation and mediation services, expertise in collaborative framework development, and knowledge of wildlife health and zoonotic disease initiatives. Evaluation criteria will assess the proposer's relevant experience, technical approach, capacity to deliver services, and cost-effectiveness, though specific evaluation weightings were not detailed in the available information.

Specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent eligibility were not outlined in the provided procurement documentation. Similarly, information regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration was not disclosed. No budget range or award value was specified in the opportunity announcement. Interested parties should consult the complete Invitation for Bid/Request for Quotation (IFB/RFQ) document available through the event package download for additional details regarding eligibility requirements, evaluation methodologies, contract terms, compensation structure, and any specific qualifications or certifications required for participation in this facilitation and mediation services procurement.