ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE, PLANNING AND STEWARDSHIP SERVICES: Regulatory Permitting and Compliance

Zone 7 Water Agency is seeking a qualified consultant through Request for Proposal RFP-2026-021 to provide environmental compliance, planning, stewardship, and regulatory permitting services. The scope of work involves full-range support from project conception through monitoring, primarily focusing on in-channel flood protection projects in Alameda County, though it may extend to upland facilities like pipelines and pump stations. Key responsibilities include preparing environmental impact assessments, conducting field work such as tree surveys, managing agency coordination with regulators like the US Army Corps of Engineers and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and performing annual compliance monitoring. The contract is expected to run from December 2026 through November 30, 2029, with services performed on an as-needed basis and billed on a time-and-materials basis. Proposals must be submitted via the agency's E-Procurement Portal no later than 12:00 pm on October 19, 2026. The evaluation process will award the contract based on the best overall value, with a 100-point scoring system focused heavily on quality and experience (70 points), followed by completeness of response, approach to work, and client references. Consultants must adhere to strict requirements, including maintaining specific insurance coverages, complying with California prevailing wage laws and DIR registration for public works, and obtaining FAA certification for drone operations. Submissions must include a technical proposal limited to 15 pages, a rate sheet identifying job classifications through 2027, and a cost proposal submitted through the required electronic pricing table.