Environmental Review Support and Technical Assistance.

Finance Department
General Services Division
Proposal For Services
Due: 10/16/2026 - 5:00p.m.
The City of Berkeley Health, Housing, and Community Services Department (HHCS) seeks
competitive written proposals for Environmental Review Support and Technical Assistance.
Scope: Provide the HHCS Department with expertise, support, and technical assistance on
environmental review (ER) reports for projects subject to the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA). Services to be provided may include completion of Environmental Review Record for
large scope projects, historical architectural review, preparation of associated reports,
coordination with the State Historical Preservation Office, and/or overall technical assistance for
the ER process.
HHCS anticipates that six projects may occur in Fiscal Year 2027 that would require services
from this contract. Services would be requested on an ad hoc basis when a federally funded
project requires Environmental Review support that cannot be performed by City Staff. Up to
$25,000 is available for the services provided under this scope.
Background: The HHCS Department conducts environmental reviews following NEPA
guidelines for United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded projects.
Projects requiring an ER are for rehabilitation of single family, rental, and public/community
facilities within Berkeley. Projects range from minor accessibility improvements to larger
rehabilitation, such as roof replacement, bathroom rehabilitation for ADA compliance, homeless
shelter rehabilitation.
The HHCS Department has one staff member who prepares environmental reviews for the
Certifying Official approval. Services to be provided by this contract are beyond the scope of
experience and knowledge within the HHCS department, most specifically related to the
historical architectural review and large scope projects.
DATE SENT TO VENDORS: 09/16/2026
City of Berkeley, Finance Department, General Services Division
2180 Milvia Street, 3rd Floor
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Finance Department
General Services Division
Instructions to Vendors
On company letterhead, submit a signed, firm, hourly rate with a not-to-exceed lump sum
proposal to accomplish the project described in the quote. Include a detailed narrative description
of qualifications and experience in conducting environmental reviews for Housing and Urban
Development (HUD)/Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects, coordinating
with the State Historic Preservation Office, and preparing historical architectural review reports.
Proposals should be completed in Times New Roman, 12pt font, single spaced and are not
exceed three pages. Contractors are encouraged to submit sample documents of similar work
(samples are not included in the page limit).
Please also indicate in the narrative if you are interested and available in conducting additional
housing and community services related projects that the HHCS Department may have in the
coming year.
For questions related to the project contact Kat Larrowe at klarrowe@berkeleyca.gov
Proposals are due 10/16/2026 - 5:00p.m. via email to klarrowe@berkeleyca.gov cc:
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City of Berkeley, Finance Department, General Services Division
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Finance Department
General Services Division
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