SBS 2627-05 EJAC Outreach, Engagement and Research

The State of California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control is seeking a California‑certified small business to provide comprehensive outreach, engagement, and research services for the Environmental Justice Advisory Council (EJAC). The contractor will develop and execute an annual outreach plan, produce outreach materials, maintain a public contact database, deliver monthly status reports, assess DTSC’s existing public‑engagement practices, and provide capped‑budget environmental‑justice subject‑matter experts. The contract is for up to $125,000 over a one‑year period (with an optional second year) and requires strict compliance with California small‑business certification, Form 700 filings, ethics training, insurance, and accessibility standards. • Scope includes plan development, material production, community‑focused outreach, data collection, monthly reporting, and SME provision. • Mandatory deliverables: outreach plan, outreach materials, contact list, monthly reports, and a six‑month assessment of DTSC’s engagement strategy. • Eligibility: California‑certified small business; minimum 15 years outreach experience and 5 years environmental‑justice experience; SME cost capped at $10,000.