Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking an independent consultant to provide facilitation, mediation, and strategic‑planning services for its Zoonotic Disease Initiative (ZDI) collaborative. 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 plan and governance outline. The work is performed under a fixed‑price contract with a maximum value of $85,699 and runs through September 30 2027.
• Develop an operational framework covering governance, protocols, and decision‑making for a California‑wide wildlife‑health collaborative.
• Facilitate monthly virtual steering‑committee meetings and up to three in‑person workshops (UC Davis or Rancho Cordova), providing agendas, minutes, and follow‑up tracking.
• Produce a draft (due 18 Aug 2027) and final (due 15 Sep 2027) strategic‑plan report that includes stakeholder analysis, communication assets, and funding recommendations.
• Deliver quarterly invoices; retain 10 % until final acceptance; compliance with extensive insurance, DVBE, and small‑business requirements.