California Geological Survey Style Guide and Scientific Writing Standards Services

The California Department of Conservation requires a contractor to develop a comprehensive style guide geared toward publications and manuscripts for the California Geological Survey. The selected contractor must create standardized guidance, procedures, and supporting materials covering scientific writing, data reporting, formal authorship guidelines, Microsoft Word-based templates, and a structured editorial workflow. Additionally, the scope involves designing and documenting a formal internal peer review process to ensure constructive, objective, and critical evaluation of manuscripts. This opportunity is restricted to USA-based onshore organizations performing work offsite. Interested bidders must submit written questions regarding the bid to Amy Serna by 5:00 PM on November 3, 2026. Bids must be submitted digitally via email or online and received by the Department no later than November 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM.