Professional Biological Consulting, Reporting, and Permitting Services
- Client
- Moreno Valley, California
- RFP Number
- EXTRA-77426
- Posted
- 10/3/2026
- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Moreno Valley requires a vendor to provide professional biological consulting, reporting, and permitting services for a one-year contract term. The scope of work includes serving as the designated biologist under a routine maintenance agreement, providing biological oversight, and conducting daily monitoring of vegetation removal, sediment removal, and equipment access routes. The vendor must also perform pre-activity wildlife and nesting bird surveys, verify environmental permit compliance, deliver worker environmental awareness training, and prepare GIS survey maps and buffer area documentation. Eligible prospective bidders must be United States organizations that maintain required insurance policies and secure a current City of Moreno Valley business license prior to payment. Interested vendors must submit questions by October 14, 2026, and proposals must be submitted electronically through the PlanetBids online portal by October 20, 2026. Buyers are seeking proposals to establish total vendor compensation, and the selected vendor will submit monthly electronic invoices for payment via ACH direct deposit.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 20261001080206211 RFP 2026-025 Final.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Moreno Valley seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide professional biological consulting, reporting, and permitting services for routine maintenance activities within the Oliver Street Channel, Line F Channel, and other city locations. Services include biological monitoring, pre-activity surveys, environmental compliance, training, and CDFW report preparation. Eligible bidders must meet experience, licensing, and capability requirements.
- Issued by
- City of Moreno Valley
- RFP Release Date
- October 1, 2026
- Pre-Bid Meeting (Mandatory)
- October 7, 2026
- Questions & Answer Deadline
- October14, 2026, 4:00pm
- Proposal Due Date
- October 20, 2026, 2:00pm
- Contract Start
- December 1, 2026
- How to submit
- Electronic via PlanetBids portal
- Submission details
- Submitted electronically to the bid management portal at https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/24660/portal-home before the proposal due date.
- Contract term
- One year
- Place of performance
- Oliver Street Channel, Line F Channel, and other City locations in Moreno Valley, CA
- Insurance and bonding
- Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, Auto Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence, combined single limit), Workers' Compensation Insurance, and Employer's Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per accident; $1,000,000 policy limit).
- Funding
- 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Appendix II, Executive Order 11246, Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, Davis-Bacon Act, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act
How proposals are evaluated
| Experience of Key Personnel | 30 |
| Firm's General Experience | 25 |
| References | 20 |
| Project Approach/Understanding | 25 |
Scope of work
- Provide qualified designated biologist services and biological oversight during maintenance activities
- Perform onsite biological monitoring of vegetation removal, sediment removal, and work areas
- Conduct pre-activity biological surveys, including wildlife and nesting bird surveys
- Provide environmental compliance verification for maintenance areas and permit conditions
- Develop and conduct mandatory worker environmental awareness training
- Provide GIS mapping services, survey maps, and biological buffer areas
- Prepare biological reports and final reports required by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
- Provide general permitting support
Minimum qualifications
- At least five (5) years of experience conducting specific biological consulting services required
- Experience with at least three other clients performing like services
- Capable of providing required services beginning December 1, 2026
- Maintain current California Driver's License
- Maintain City of Moreno Valley business license
- Obtain insurance naming the City as additional insured prior to performance
- Financial stability and necessary financial resources to provide required services
Documents to include with the bid
- Attachment A - Required Response Template
- Attachment B - Special Provisions Form
- Attachment C - Client Reference List
- Attachment D - Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Attachment E - Cost Proposal
- Executive Summary cover letter
- Resumes of all team members
- Organizational chart
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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