The Ventura County Community College District is seeking a qualified Sustainability Planning Consultant to develop a comprehensive district sustainability plan. The plan should align with California Community Colleges' climate action goals, produce actionable strategies, and support measurable progress. The consultant will be responsible for assessing current efforts, identifying opportunities, establishing baselines, developing the plan, engaging stakeholders, creating an implementation framework, and providing training. Deliverables include assessment reports, sustainability plans, executive summaries, stakeholder summaries, monitoring guides, and training materials. The project duration is anticipated to be 9-12 months. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 2, 2026, and must be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing to ***@***. *. * by Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The selection process will be based on a weighted scoring system evaluating relevant experience, knowledge of statewide goals, stakeholder engagement, methodology, project schedule, and cost-effectiveness. The contract term is one year, with potential for two additional one-year renewals. The district reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to cancel the RFP at any time.
The bid responses must be received no later than 5:00 p. m. , Thursday, April 2, 2026, according to the notice inviting bids.
The notice states that proposed fees shall be organized with appropriate breakdown by each schedule timeline, and the consultant shall provide hourly billing rates for all that will be charged directly to the project based on categories. Payment will be made according to a schedule outlined in section 4. Budget Payment Terms, referencing the RFP 725 Sustainability Planning Consultant.
The district's selection will be based on its evaluation of which proposal will provide the package most beneficial to the district, and the proposal selected may not necessarily be the one with the lowest fees. The district will evaluate responses based on relevant experience and expertise, knowledge of statewide climate goals, stakeholder engagement experience, methodology and deliverables, project schedule, and cost-effectiveness.
The selection process involves a committee that will analyze all proposals submitted in a timely manner and select a firm to which the contract will be awarded. The district may request an interview with the proposer if deemed necessary. The district will evaluate responses based on relevant experience and expertise, knowledge of statewide climate goals, stakeholder engagement experience, methodology and deliverables, project schedule, and cost-effectiveness.
The notice mentions that if the district determines that the contractor has made a false certification or violated the drug-free workplace certification by failing to carry out and implement the requirements, the contract awarded is subject to termination, suspension of payments, or both. The contractor may also be subject to debarment.
Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 p. m. , Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
