California eProcure #0CA26004

California Natural Resources Agency Seeks Contractor for 30x30 Stewardship Report Development and Engagement

The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) is seeking a contractor to develop the stewardship section of the 2027 Pathways to 30x30 Annual Report, as required by Assembly Bill 900. - Government Buyer: - California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation. - Services Requested: - Synthesize and analyze existing research and data to assess statewide stewardship needs - Develop cost estimation methodologies for stewardship activities - Document best practices, case studies, and innovative approaches, including integration of Traditional Ecological Knowledge - Conduct robust stakeholder and tribal engagement, including outreach to conservation leaders, underserved communities, and California Native American tribes - Support the CNRA Tribal Affairs Unit and facilitate tribal consultations - Analyze ecological, climate, cultural, economic, and recreational benefits of stewardship - Assess ecological workforce needs and develop recommendations for capacity building - Prepare a comprehensive, publication-ready stewardship report section for the 2027 Pathways to 30x30 Annual Report - Provide post-deliverable technical support and knowledge transfer - Notable Requirements: - Strong emphasis on tribal engagement and integration of Traditional Ecological Knowledge - Support for ancestral land return and tribal partnerships - Inclusion of workforce needs assessment and recommendations for long-term stewardship planning - Contract is subject to California Small Business Preference and offers a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive - Estimated contract value is up to $900,000 - No product line items or physical goods are being procured; the opportunity is focused on professional services and report development

Description

This solicitation is for a contract to support the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) in developing the stewardship section of the 2027 Pathways to 30x30 Annual Report as required by Assembly Bill 900 (Chapter 385, Statutes of 2025). The contractor will synthesize and analyze existing research and data to assess statewide stewardship needs, including costs, document best practices, evaluate benefits, and outline strategies to strengthen stewardship of conserved lands and advance 30x30 goals. The contractor will also support community outreach to conservation leaders and underserved communities and coordinate with the CNRA Tribal Affairs Unit to incorporate tribal stewardship components into the report.

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