West Sacramento Levee Improvement Program Environmental Consulting

The West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (WSAFCA) is seeking prequalified environmental consulting firms to prepare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation for the West Sacramento Levee Improvement Program. The project involves environmental review services for multiple levee improvement projects, including the Sacramento River West North (SRNL) levees extending from the Sacramento Weir to the barge canal, Stone Lock levee in West Sacramento, and potentially the Yolo Bypass East Levee (YBEL). The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will lead the actual flood risk reduction project investigations, design, and construction activities, with WSAFCA and the Central Valley Flood Protection Board acting as non-federal sponsors. Proposers must demonstrate expertise in environmental compliance, project management, and CEQA documentation. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was released on April 21, 2025, with questions due by April 28, 2025, and proposal submissions required by May 19, 2025, at 5:00 pm. The evaluation will use a points-based scoring system, with the highest weight (25%) given to the Project Manager's qualifications and experience.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The initial contract term may extend up to 3 years, with potential extensions for up to 3 additional 1-year terms, for a maximum total contract duration of 6 years. The project has a current estimated cost of $2.1 billion, with WSAFCA and the State of California having already invested approximately $310 million in advanced construction. Contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability ($1,000,000 for professional contracts). The agency reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and is not obligated to select the lowest-cost proposal. Successful proposers must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming WSAFCA as the certificate holder, with specific endorsement criteria and additional insured status requirements.