Request For Proposal (RFP) P2580036, Zoonotic Disease Initiative Consultant

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking qualified individuals or businesses to provide independent facilitation and mediation services to support its Wildlife Health Laboratory's efforts under a United States Fish and Wildlife Service grant focused on zoonotic disease initiatives. The goal is to develop an operational framework for a wildlife health collaborative that enhances and supports existing and new wildlife health and zoonotic disease partnerships within California and neighboring states. This framework aims to strengthen regional capacity for addressing wildlife health and zoonotic diseases through coordinated collaboration. The selected consultant will work with the Zoonotic Disease Initiative Grant Implementation Team and Steering Committee to design and implement this collaborative framework. The scope emphasizes supporting both internal and regional efforts to improve wildlife health surveillance and response systems. The contract was posted on May 12, 2026, with proposals due by June 4, 2026, and the primary point of contact for this solicitation is Samuel Gnatyuk. The work will be performed in Alameda, California, and is part of a broader effort to build cross-jurisdictional wildlife health capacity.