Climate Collaboration, Climate Vulnerability and Adaptation Guidance Project

The San Mateo County Office of Sustainability is seeking a consultant to implement a multifaceted scope of work, including the establishment of a countywide Climate Collaborative, analysis of vulnerability to climate change impacts, and preparation of Climate Change Preparedness and Adaptation Guidance Document(s). The project has five components, including community engagement, sea level rise adaptation planning, climate vulnerability assessment, and project management. The budget for the project is not to exceed $255,000. The successful proposer, Ecology and Environment, Inc., will be contacted to negotiate the contract. • The project aims to assist the County and cities in San Mateo County to better understand climate-related vulnerabilities and advance climate change adaptation planning. • The project will focus on defining and protecting vulnerable transportation infrastructure, critical assets, and communities. • The consultant will be responsible for implementing the five components of the project, including establishing a Countywide Climate Collaborative and providing community engagement on climate adaptation. • The project will enable the County to continue sea level rise adaptation planning and coordination efforts and expand adaptation planning efforts to address other climate change impacts.