California eProcure #RFQ#2025-31

On-Call Tribal and Cultural Resources Monitoring Services for Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians

The California State Lands Commission is seeking to establish an on-call retainer contract with a qualified California Native American tribe, specifically the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, for tribal and cultural resources monitoring services related to projects that may impact tribal cultural resources. - Government Buyer: - California State Lands Commission - OEMs and Vendors: - No commercial OEMs or vendors; opportunity is exclusively for qualified California Native American tribes, specifically the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians - Products/Services Requested: - On-call tribal and cultural resources monitoring services for CEQA-related projects - Subject matter expertise and tribal monitors - Cultural awareness and sensitivity training for project personnel - Tribal record searches to identify sensitive sites - Monitoring protocols and reporting - Repatriation services and facilitation of cultural ceremonies - Roles include Honored Elder, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Lead Tribal Monitor, and Administrative Assistant - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only California Native American tribes recognized by the California Native American Heritage Commission are eligible - Must provide documentation of qualifications and historical boundaries - Selection is based on competency, not cost proposal - Services are provided on a task order basis with no guaranteed minimum amount - Payment is based on hourly rates and flat fees for specific events - Contract includes an initial four-year term with an option to extend for an additional four years

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the California State Lands Commission for on-call tribal and cultural resources monitoring services. The contract will engage a qualified California Native American tribe to provide monitoring services related to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) projects that may impact tribal cultural resources of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. The scope includes providing subject matter expertise, cultural awareness training, and monitoring during project activities to protect tribal cultural resources. The contract is a retainer agreement allowing issuance of work orders for specific tasks over the term.

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