Humboldt Bay Offshore Wind Heavy Lift Marine Terminal - Advanced Design and Public Engagement Project

The project supports planning activities to enhance offshore wind energy infrastructure at the Humboldt Bay Heavy Lift Marine Terminal in California, specifically advancing the capabilities of local waterfront facilities to support floating offshore wind development. The scope includes community, stakeholder, and tribal engagement; feasibility and engineering studies; site assessments such as geotechnical marine borings; and design and mitigation planning. All activities are classified under California Environmental Quality Act categorical exemptions 14 CCR §§ 15306 and 15262, indicating the work is limited to planning and data collection with no significant environmental impact anticipated. The place of performance is the Samoa Peninsula in Humboldt Bay, ZIP code 95501, and the California Energy Commission is the procuring agency, administering the funding through a grant agreement rather than a traditional procurement contract. The solicitation number is OSW-25-005, posted on October 15, 2025, with a signature date of October 14, 2025, and the North American Industry Classification System code is 541330 for architectural and engineering services. Primary point of contact is Reid Boggin, Electric Generation System Program Specialist I at the California Energy Commission, with additional coordination from Rob Holmlund of the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District. No contract value, pricing details, payment office, accounting codes, invoicing method, or contract type such as FFP or IDIQ are provided. There are no identified FAR clauses, special contract requirements, key personnel designations, options, or security clearances. Evaluation factors, award basis, and representations or certifications from offerors are not documented. Deliverables include completed studies, assessment reports, mitigation plans, and engagement summaries, with no specified period of performance, submission deadline, or formatting requirements for proposals. The project is exempt from full environmental review under CEQA, and no formal inspection criteria, acceptance locations, or packaging specifications are outlined.