RFQ 24NS0814 On-Call CEQA/NEPA Compliance Services

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking to establish a Qualified Consultant List (QCL) through Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Number 24NS0814 for on-call CEQA/NEPA compliance services for utility infrastructure projects. The procurement aims to select environmental consulting firms to provide comprehensive environmental review services for projects such as transmission lines, substation upgrades, natural gas pipeline projects, water utility infrastructure, and telecommunications projects requiring CPUC approval. Consultants will be responsible for preparing environmental documentation in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), conducting environmental assessments, managing interagency coordination, and developing mitigation monitoring strategies. The solicitation will evaluate firms based on their technical capabilities, experience preparing environmental documents, and ability to manage complex utility infrastructure projects. Key dates include a response deadline of September 15, 2025, with subsequent consultant interviews scheduled for October 20-31, 2025. The selected consultants will be part of a five-year on-call list effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2031, with task orders awarded on an as-needed basis for specific projects.

While there are no mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements, DVBE incentives may be applied during the evaluation process. The CPUC reserves the right to select consultants based on individual project complexity and firm-specific capabilities, with no guaranteed equal work distribution among selected firms. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range or award value, indicating that task orders will be determined on a project-by-project basis. Potential respondents should possess extensive experience in environmental compliance, project management, and technical expertise in utility infrastructure environmental assessments. The solicitation suggests a competitive selection process where firms will be evaluated comprehensively on their qualifications, past performance, and ability to provide high-quality environmental review services for complex utility infrastructure projects across California.