Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District Civicplus #PLN2026-01

Consulting Services for Humboldt County Natural and Working Lands Carbon Stock and Management Study

This opportunity seeks consulting services to support Humboldt County's Natural and Working Lands Carbon Stock and Management Study. - Government Buyer: - County of Humboldt, Department of Planning and Building – Long Range Planning Division - Scope of Work: - Professional planning and technical support for a comprehensive Carbon Stock Inventory and Carbon Sequestration Feasibility Study - Analyze, categorize, and quantify carbon stocks in forestlands, wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural lands - Evaluate current and potential carbon sequestration, including scenario modeling (e.g., land restoration, fire events) - Facilitate stakeholder engagement and integrate findings into the Humboldt Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) - Prepare and present a final report to the Board of Supervisors - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services only; no specific OEMs, products, or part numbers required - Notable Requirements: - Transparent methodologies and public review - Multi-year project with deliverables supporting county carbon neutrality goals - Key Locations: - Work covers Humboldt County, including federal and tribal lands such as Redwood National and State Parks, Six Rivers National Forest, King Range National Conservation Area, Hoopa Valley Reservation, Yurok Reservation, and Blue Lake Rancheria - Contracting office at County of Humboldt Department of Planning & Building, 3015 H Street, Eureka, CA 95501

Description

The County of Humboldt is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to retain a qualified consulting firm to provide planning and technical support services for the Humboldt Natural and Working Lands Carbon Stock and Management Study. The project consists of two parts: a Carbon Stock Inventory and a Carbon Sequestration Feasibility Study. The study aims to quantify and evaluate current and potential carbon sequestration in various land types to inform conservation planning and land use policy aimed at achieving carbon neutrality. Proposals are due by May 15, 2026.

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