RFP # SPPD25015 LCI Grantee Applicant, Grantee and Program Support

The State of California, through the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI), is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) #SPPD25015 for Non-IT Consulting Services to provide technical assistance to LCI grantee applicants, grantees, and program support. The procurement solicits qualified consulting firms to deliver comprehensive support services that may include advisory assistance, program management, compliance oversight, and operational guidance to support the LCI grant program's objectives and implementation. Proposers must submit electronically formatted proposals in Size 12 font (Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri) written in third person, including a title page, table of contents, proof of qualifications, personnel resumes/CVs, contractor scope of work response, cost worksheet, proposal certification sheet, references, and all required state certifications and declarations. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience in technical assistance provision, grant management, and program support, with evaluation based on factors including proposal quality, personnel qualifications, cost, and references. The proposal deadline is April 13, 2026, with a mandatory Letter of Commitment (one to two pages on company letterhead) required by the specified deadline. All proposals must comply with specified formatting requirements and include three professional references with complete contact information, dates of service, and descriptions of work performed.

The procurement encourages participation from Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) firms, with DVBE and Small Business participation requirements and certifications mandated if applicable per the Notice to Bidders. Proposers must comply with the Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Contractor Certification Clauses, Payee Data Record (STD 204), and Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Statement requirements, with additional certifications required based on contract value—California Civil Rights Law Certification for solicitations exceeding $100,000 and Iran Contracting Act Certification for contracts exceeding $1,000,000. All proposers must submit Secretary of State Status Verification, Franchise Tax Board Status Verification, and California Department of Tax and Fee Status Verification documentation, along with applicable Small Business or DVBE certification printouts. The RFP does not indicate a specific budget range or award value in the provided documentation, and no incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure requiring integration are identified. Submission must include the completed Proposal Requirement Checklist and all mandatory attachments to maintain eligibility for evaluation.