Environmental Consulting Services – Biological Survey & CEQA Compliance

Butte County has engaged a contractor to conduct a biological survey in Chico, California, to verify the absence of protected species within the project area, with the primary goal of supporting a California Environmental Quality Act categorical exemption determination. This subcontract, classified under NAICS code 541620 for environmental consulting services, requires fieldwork and analysis to document local flora and fauna, ensuring no federally or state-listed threatened or endangered species are present. The findings will be used to justify the project's eligibility for a CEQA exemption by demonstrating no significant environmental impacts related to protected species. The survey must adhere to state and federal guidelines and provide scientifically defensible data to meet regulatory requirements, with performance centered in the 95973 zip code area. The contract was posted on May 28, 2026, and is linked to an ongoing CEQA review process for a specific project in the region.