RFP P2675002, Oil Spill Case Study

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking a contractor to conduct an oil spill cost study. The study will cover both marine and inland oil spills, including spills to dry washes. The goal of the study is to inform CDFW so that it can adequately set the Certificate of Financial Responsibility (COFR) requirements. The contractor will work closely with CDFW staff to complete the report by providing services such as public comment solicitation, research and data analysis, and report preparation. Some key aspects of the project include: • Conducting a study to validate and update the Catalyst Study, which evaluated the costs and damages to clean up an oil spill impacting California’s surface waters. • Evaluating the Reasonable Worst-Case Spill (RWCS) volume criteria and formulas described in Title 14 California Code Regulations. • Soliciting and processing public comments related to RWCS volumes and financial responsibility requirements for regulated facilities. • Providing a report detailing the work, including methods used, updates to the Catalyst Study, and recommendations for updated facility RWCS volume parameters and financial responsibility multipliers.