What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer needs a vendor to provide offsite biologist support services to a government authority located in San Jose, California. The scope of work includes biological surveys, protected-species and construction monitoring, habitat and wetland assessments, regulatory compliance support, and related reporting. Bidders must also develop strategies for managing biological resources on protected lands and conduct site assessments, such as field surveys for special status species for the Stream Maintenance Program and other district programs. Only onshore United States organizations are eligible to submit a proposal. Vendors must submit the technical proposal along with a password-protected cost proposal electronically on or before the RFP due date using the provided cost proposal tables. Bidders must submit all questions no later than October 14, 2026. The buyer states that the budget is looking for proposal, but the provided text does not mention how proposals are evaluated or the contract term.
Scope of work
- Biological and ecological support services
- Biological surveys
- Protected-species and construction monitoring
- Habitat and wetland assessments
- Regulatory compliance support and related reporting
- Development of strategies for managing biological resources on protected lands
- Site assessments and field surveys for special status species for Stream Maintenance Program and other district programs
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Proposal, interview, and oral presentation | 100 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
Documents to include with your response
- Technical proposal
- Cost Proposal Document
- Certificates of Insurance
- Form 700
- Government Code Section 84308 (Attachment A to the Board Agenda)
- Compliance with Sanctions on Russia Certification
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the SCVWD Procurement Portal
- Instructions
- Password-protected Cost Proposal Document must be submitted electronically with the technical proposal on or before the proposal due date in the SCVWD Procurement Portal.