RFP P2580036, Zoonotic Disease Initiative Consultant

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking an independent consultant to provide facilitation, mediation, and strategic planning services for the Zoonotic Disease Initiative (ZDI) Grant. The contractor will develop an operational framework for a statewide wildlife‑health collaborative, facilitate steering‑committee meetings (both virtual and in‑person), and produce a strategic planning and governance outline culminating in a final report. The effort runs through September 2027 and carries a maximum funding ceiling of $85,699. • Design and implement a collaborative operational framework for California’s wildlife‑health network. • Facilitate monthly virtual steering‑committee meetings and two in‑person workshops, handling agendas, minutes, and stakeholder coordination. • Produce strategic planning documents, governance models, and a final comprehensive report by September 2027. • Deliver quarterly invoices, maintain required insurance, and comply with state procurement and reporting requirements.