Small and Medium-Sized Composting Facilities Environmental Impact Report, DRR25046

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the State of California seeks a qualified contractor to develop a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) assessing environmental impacts associated with siting and development of small and medium-sized compostable material handling facilities throughout California, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The primary deliverables include a comprehensive PEIR, a risk assessment identifying issues related to specific waste streams and potential impacts to public health, safety, and the environment, and identification and recommendation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) associated with small and medium composting facilities and operations. The contract scope spans multiple California jurisdictions including Lake Riverside CDP, Marin City CDP, Twin Lakes CDP, Hidden Valley Lake CDP, and Yosemite Lakes CDP, among others. All submissions must be submitted electronically through the Vendor Submission Portal on the CalRecycle website at www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Contracts. The posting date is March 3, 2026, with a deadline for proposal submission of April 13, 2026. Prospective contractors should monitor the CalRecycle website for the current advertisement status and any updates to the solicitation.

The solicitation does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types based on the information provided. However, California state procurement typically includes provisions for Small/Micro Business preferences and Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation incentives, though applicability to this particular RFQ should be confirmed through the formal solicitation documents. No incumbent vendor information, current contractor details, or existing infrastructure requirements are specified in the available documentation. The anticipated contract value or budget range has not been disclosed in the posted materials, and interested firms should contact CalRecycle directly or review the complete RFQ package for specific compensation terms, contract duration, and evaluation criteria that will guide the selection process.