Regulatory Compliance & CEQA Documentation Support

The contract involves preparing and filing categorical exemption documents under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to support ministerial rate adjustments by the East Bay Municipal Utility District. This work is critical to ensuring that fee changes comply with state environmental review requirements without the need for full environmental impact reports, leveraging established exemptions where applicable. The contractor will be responsible for accurately documenting the basis for each exemption, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining compliance with evolving CEQA guidelines to avoid regulatory delays or legal challenges. In addition to current filings, the contract includes ongoing support for future regulatory submissions related to utility fee structures, requiring proactive engagement with regulatory frameworks and the ability to adapt to new interpretations of CEQA exemptions. The work is classified under NAICS code 541610, indicating environmental consulting services, and is structured as a subcontract under the agency's broader compliance strategy. Although specific performance locations are not defined, all activities are tied to the district’s operations in California, with documentation submitted through the CEQAnet system under project ID 2026060632.