California eProcure #26-039868

California Seeks Independent Evaluators for Wildfire Mitigation Plan Oversight (2026-28)

The State of California's Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety is seeking to prequalify firms as Independent Evaluators (IEs) for oversight of electrical corporations' Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) implementation for the 2026-28 cycle. - Government Buyer: - Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, State of California (Natural Resources Agency) - Scope of Work: - Develop nine lists of qualified IEs (one per electrical corporation) - IEs will review and assess WMP implementation, verify initiative execution and funding, validate quality assurance/quality control programs, and prepare annual reports - Conduct safety inspections of electric distribution and transmission systems - Provide project team management and technical expertise - Key Requirements: - Firms must disclose and mitigate conflicts of interest - Minimum qualifications include licensed engineers, qualified electrical workers, audit and GIS experience, and vegetation management expertise - Ability to work statewide across California - Products/Services Requested: - Professional engineering and energy/utility consulting services (UNSPSC 81101516) - No specific OEMs or vendors named; this is a prequalification for future assignments - Notable Details: - Multi-year enlistment for the 2026-28 WMP cycle - Annual reporting required - Selection for individual projects will occur after prequalification

Description

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks to develop lists of Independent Evaluators (IEs) qualified to review and assess electrical corporations' implementation of their approved Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMPs). The evaluators will assist in assessing safety performance and perform safety inspections of electric distribution and transmission systems. The solicitation is issued by the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety and includes detailed scope of work, conflict of interest requirements, and evaluation criteria. The deadline for submission of Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) is November 2, 2026.

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