About this opportunity
AI summaryThe San Mateo County Harbor District seeks proposals for CAP 111 CEQA compliance and project coordination services in El Granada, California. The contractor will provide ongoing project, environmental, and implementation advisory support during the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers feasibility process. Tasks include supporting agency adoption of the Environmental Quality Act document, preparing supporting materials, attending one District Board meeting, completing document revisions, and submitting the Notice of Determination or applicable completion documents. Only onshore U.S. organizations are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit questions no later than November 19, 2026, and may submit responses digitally via email or online. The District will evaluate proposals using a 100-point scale based on understanding and approach to the scope of services (up to 25 points), qualifications and experience (up to 40 points), and cost proposals (up to 35 points).
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- SAN MATEO COUNTY HARBOR DISTRICT
- Solicitation No.
- 2026-04
Scope of work
- Review USACE planning, environmental, and engineering materials, confirm CEQA pathway, identify data gaps, and develop coordination strategy
- Provide ongoing project, environmental, and implementation support to the District during the USACE feasibility process
- Assist District with CEQA responsibilities related to Assembly Bill 52 and Tribal Cultural Resources
- Prepare CEQA project description and Administrative Draft Initial Study
- Prepare Draft IS/ND or IS/MND and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
- Prepare and submit applicable CEQA notices and State Clearinghouse/CEQAnet materials, and assemble Final CEQA document
- Provide CEQA adoption and approval support, including Board meeting participation and Notice of Determination filing
- Provide supplemental CEQA and specialty environmental support with qualified subject-matter experts
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Proposal Understanding and Approach to the Scope of Services | 0 - 25 Points |
| Proposer's Qualifications and Experience | 0 - 40 Points |
| Cost Proposal | 0 - 35 Points |
Minimum qualifications
- Coastal Planning/Engineering/Permitting Consultants with a minimum of five (5) years' experience providing similar services
- Experience with public agencies is desirable
Documents to include with your response
- Technical Proposal (including items from paragraphs 7A to 7F)
- Signed Cover Letter on company letterhead
- Scope of Services Understanding and Approach
- Proposer's Qualifications and Experience description and key personnel details
- Contact information for three client references
- Organization chart identifying the proposed client management team
- Attachment A – Cost Proposal Form
- Attachment C – Acknowledgement of Addenda (if applicable)
- Statement of Economic Interest (if required by District upon receipt)
Key dates
- Written Questions and Requests for Modifications or Clarifications are due
- November 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
- Response to Questions and Requests for Modifications or Clarifications posted to District website
- November 26, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
- Proposals Due
- December 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
- Proposer Interviews by Evaluation Committee Members, if deemed necessary
- Week of January 4, 2027, times scheduled by District, if necessary.
- Evaluation Committee to Present Recommendation to Harbor Commission Board
- January 20, 2027, at 10:00 a.m.
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit an electronic searchable PDF of the Cost Proposal and Technical Proposal to [email protected] with the specified subject line.
Contract details
- Term
- Commence upon District's approval, with up to three additional one-year terms
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence; Business Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence; Workers' Compensation in conformance with California law and Employers' Liability of at least $1,000,000 per accident; Professional Liability of $1,000,000 per claim.