San Mateo Opengov #2026-RFP-00556

San Mateo County Seeks Consultant for Regional Climate Action and Adaptation Planning Support

This opportunity is for consulting services to support the County of San Mateo's regionally integrated climate action and adaptation planning efforts: - Government Buyer: - County of San Mateo Sustainability Department - Scope of Work: - Five-year contract for technical assistance, coordination, planning, analysis, and implementation support for the RICAPS Climate Collaborative - Program management, stakeholder engagement, and facilitation for 21 jurisdictions (20 cities and unincorporated areas) - Technical assistance for climate action, greenhouse gas reduction, adaptation, resilience, and hazard mitigation - Development, maintenance, and modernization of shared tools, data resources, greenhouse gas inventories, and communications materials - Support for funding strategies, grant applications, and project implementation readiness - Capacity building, training, and communications for County staff, local governments, and community partners - County government operations support, including climate action planning for government operations, fleet and facility resilience, and carbon sequestration methodology - Annual budget for additional studies, initiatives, and on-call services as needed - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on cross-sector collaboration, equity, community empowerment, and innovative approaches - Flexible scope with annual work plan refinement - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a services-focused solicitation - Notable funders and partners include WestLight Energy (formerly Peninsula Clean Energy), City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG), and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)

Description

The County of San Mateo is seeking a multidisciplinary consultant team to provide technical assistance, coordination, planning, analysis, and implementation support for the RICAPS program during 2026–2031. The program supports 21 jurisdictions in meeting climate goals, expanding climate adaptation and resilience efforts, and fostering cross-sector partnerships. The consultant will assist with program management, stakeholder engagement, development of tools and resources, funding strategies, capacity building, and communication support. The contract term is five years with annual work plan refinement and opportunities for innovation.

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