Description
The Sacramento‑San Joaquin Delta Conservancy seeks a qualified consultant to produce a concise, evidence‑based policy brief that outlines sustainable financing mechanisms for a resilient Delta. The contractor will synthesize existing studies, interview stakeholders, develop a financing framework, and deliver strategic recommendations in a final brief. The effort is a fixed‑price professional services contract with a maximum budget of $80,000 and a nine‑month performance period. Key deliverables include a work plan, quarterly progress reports, a draft funding framework, a set of strategic recommendations, and the final policy brief. The procurement follows a paper‑based sealed‑proposal process with a clear timeline for questions, submission, and award.
• Scope: policy‑brief development, financing framework, stakeholder outreach, and final report delivery.
• Duration: 9 months, starting late June 2026 and ending March 2027.
• Budget: up to $80,000, with progressive invoicing and a 10 % retainage.
• Evaluation: technical merit (1,000 points) plus cost and socio‑economic preference points.