Blake House Project - Environmental Consulting Services

The University of California, Berkeley is soliciting environmental consulting services for the Blake Estate project in Kensington, California, under solicitation number 20260804030, with a response deadline of August 24, 2026. The scope of work requires the preparation of a comprehensive Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in full compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and UC Berkeley’s internal standards. Key deliverables include the Administrative Draft EIR, Draft EIR, Final EIR, CEQA Findings, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, public notices, technical study reports, and a project management plan. The project involves multi-disciplinary technical analyses in air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, greenhouse gas emissions, transportation, noise, and wildfire, with active coordination required between the consultant, UC Berkeley staff, and external agencies. The place of performance is the Blake House estate, though the official contract location is listed as Berkeley, CA, with project work anticipated from late 2026 through summer 2027. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF via the BuildingConnected portal by the stated deadline and must not exceed 25 pages, excluding covers, tabs, and the rate sheet. Submittals require completed Attachment A, the Summary Statement of Qualifications, and Attachment B, the Consultant Experience Form, which mandates disclosure of any pending claims or litigation. The solicitation emphasizes qualifications over cost, with evaluation based on team expertise, project responsiveness, management capacity, and ability to handle complex environmental documentation simultaneously. Cost is designated for information purposes only and will not be used in the selection decision, aligning with a qualifications-based selection (QBS) process. Contractors must execute UC Berkeley’s Professional Services Agreement, which includes mandatory professional liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million per project aggregate, approval of all sub-consultants, prior written consent for key personnel changes, and compliance with equal opportunity policies. No formal FAR clauses are incorporated; the solicitation is centered on administrative submissions and adherence to CEQA and institutional requirements, with no pricing structure, CLINs, or payment details disclosed. All responses must be submitted electronically, in PDF format, with electronic signatures accepted, and no hard copies or alternative file types will be considered.