When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 17, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety. The work is located in Sacramento, California, United States.

Independent Evaluator Lists (Due November 2, 2026)

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Environmental, Water & Energy

Sacramento, California, United StatesPosted: September 14, 2026Deadline: November 2, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety is establishing lists of qualified independent evaluators to review and assess electrical corporations' implementation of their approved Wildfire Mitigation Plans.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must possess at least one current engineer licensed by the State of California
Must possess at least one individual who is a Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) or equivalent
Must demonstrate team members' experience performing financial, operational, or compliance audits
Must demonstrate experience in interpreting GIS data or have completed relevant coursework in GIS data analysis
Must include a registered Professional Forester and/or ISA Certified Arborist with Utilities Specialist certification
Must be registered and in good standing with the California Secretary of State
Must provide a statement indicating that well-qualified project management and supporting technical teams will be available to perform work statewide in California
Must submit a conflict of interest declaration for the primary firm and all subcontractors
Must provide a signed statement that all personnel will meet all appropriate safety requirements

BUDGET

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$150,000 – $500,000

TIMELINE

Deadline for submission of written questions: October 17th, 2026

Responses to written questions posted: October 20th, 2026

SOQ Due Date: November 2nd, 2026

EC-specific IE Lists published: December 1st, 2026

Draft IE AIRs due: June 5th, 2027

Final IE AIRs due: July 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 17, 2026

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Issuing Agency

Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety

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DESCRIPTION

The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms to serve as independent evaluators for nine California electrical corporations. The role involves reviewing and assessing the electrical corporations' implementation of their approved Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMP), including initiative targets, funding, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) programs. The selected firms will be placed on EC-specific lists for potential contracting. The work includes administrative functions, plan reviews, data and document reviews, site inspections, and interviews. The reporting year for 2026 WMP implementation is 2027.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 17, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety. The work is located in Sacramento, California, United States.

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