Ione-Preston Training Facility Expansion Forestry And Fire Protection (Calfire)

The California Department of General Services, Real Estate Services Division, is soliciting a Statement of Qualifications for a five-year environmental consulting contract to support CALFIRE's expansion of fire training operations. The project is located at the former Preston Youth Correctional Facility in Ione, California, a 300-acre site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The selected firm will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Public Resources Code Sections 5024 and 5024.5, which includes conducting historic reviews, documentation, and environmental studies, particularly as the project may involve the demolition of historic structures. Proposals are due by August 26, 2026, and must be submitted as a single PDF via the designated DGS Box.com portal. Evaluation is based on six primary factors: firm experience, principal experience, key personnel qualifications, resource availability, collaboration history, and problem-solving capabilities. Bidders must adhere to strict administrative requirements, including Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration for all contractors and subcontractors, prevailing wage compliance under Labor Code Section 1774, and mandatory certifications regarding the Darfur and Iran Contracting Acts. Additionally, firms must disclose the use of Generative AI in deliverables and certify compliance with economic sanctions under Executive Order N-6-22. Final pricing will be negotiated following the technical scoring and oral interview process.