East Bay Municipal Utility District Ebmud #WRPD-3-26

EBMUD Solicits Cultural Resources and Tribal Ethnography Studies for FERC Project 2916 Relicensing

The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is seeking qualified firms to conduct multi-year Cultural Resources and Tribal Ethnography Studies in support of the FERC Project 2916 Lower Mokelumne River relicensing process. - Government Buyer: East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), Oakland, California - Scope of Work: - Perform technical studies on cultural resources (archaeology and built environment) and tribal ethnography - Execute archaeological inventory, archival research, and pedestrian field surveys with tribal monitor coordination - Conduct tribal ethnography interviews and consultations, ensuring confidentiality and tribal data sovereignty - Evaluate sites for National Register eligibility and document findings - Manage GIS data, produce map packages, and ensure compatibility with District GIS systems - Provide project management, quality assurance, and regular status updates - Deliverables: - Draft and final technical study reports - Monthly progress reports detailing work performed and costs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with California Public Records Act (CA PRA) for sensitive information - Electronic-only proposal submission - Engagement of professional archaeologists and ethnographers with tribal experience - Coordination with interested Tribes for privileged/confidential information - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is soliciting proposals for technical studies related to Cultural Resources (Archaeology and Built Environment) and Tribal Ethnography Resources. These studies support the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Project 2916 Lower Mokelumne River relicensing effort. The scope includes performing studies according to specified study plans, reviewing existing management plans and archaeological data, conducting pedestrian field surveys with Tribal monitors, and collaborating with an ethnographer to obtain privileged Tribal information. The contract is intended to be multi-year, and proposals are due by August 7, 2026, with an anticipated contract start date of October 14, 2026.

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