RFQuote 2026-04 On-Call Environmental Services

Location:	California
Posted:	Dec 11, 2025
Due:	Jan 2, 2026
Agency:	Victor Valley Transit Authority
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	F - Natural Resources and Conservation Services V - Transportation, Travel and Relocation Services
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Serving the communities of Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Hesperia, Victorville, and areas of

San Bernardino County

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

(RFQ) 2026-04

ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

RELEASE: DECEMBER 12, 2025

QUOTES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN:

January 2, 2026, 5:00 PM (PST)

NOTICE REQUESTING QUOTES 2026-04

1. Purpose of the Procurement and Period of Performance. Victor Valley Transit Authority is

seeking proposals from qualified companies to assist with on-call environmental assistance

for Mitigation Measure compliance for its two projects, the Hesperia Transfer Hub and

Hydrogen Fueling Station. The resulting contract will be not to exceed 120 days.

2. Obtaining the Request for Quote (RFQ) Document. RFQuote documents may be obtained

from VVTA, in person at 17150 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia, CA 92345-8305, electronically

at www.vvta.org/Procurement or via www.publicpurchase.com. Documents are also

available via email request to cplasting@vvta.org. RFQs requested by courier or via USPS

mail shall be packaged and sent only at the Bidders’ expense.

3. Quotes Due Date and Submittal Requirements. Quotes must be received by 5:00 PM

(PST) Friday, January 2, 2026.

3.1. Quotes will be accepted via email at cplasting@vvta.org, publicpurchase.com, or at the

following address:

Victor Valley Transit Authority

Attn: Procurement Manager

17150 Smoke Tree Street

Hesperia, CA 92345-8305

(760) 995-3563

It is the Bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure that the Quotes are received by the date

and time stated above.

4. Vendor Registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations California

SB 854 Compliance. VVTA will not accept a Quote from or enter the Contract with a Bidder,

without proof that the Bidder and its Subcontractors are registered with the California

Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) to perform public work under Labor Code Section

1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. The Bidder shall enter DIR Registration Number on

the Quote.

5. Validity of Quotes. Quotes and subsequent offers shall be valid for a period of ninety (90)

days. An award may be made without further discussion. VVTA reserves the right to withdraw

or cancel this RFQ at any time without prior notice and VVTA makes no representation that any

contract will be awarded to a Bidder responding to this RFQ.

The successful Bidder shall be required to comply with all applicable Equal Opportunity

Laws and Regulations.

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GENERAL

Victor Valley Transit Authority is seeking proposals from qualified companies to provide on call

environmental assistance for VVTA’s Mitigation Measure compliance for its two projects, the

Hesperia Transfer Hub and Hydrogen Fueling Station.

The selected proposer shall be prepared to provide services in a timely manner and on

relatively short notice to ensure that VVTA meets critical, and at times, unpredictable time

deadlines and schedules. Selected companies will be called upon to assist with any surveying,

assessment, or guidance for VVTA to comply with each project’s mitigation measures and

mitigation measure reporting program. All services shall be performed on an as-needed, project

by project basis pursuant to a request from VVTA, with no guarantee that any minimum amount

of services will be requested. Qualified firms shall have prior experience with public works and

infrastructure projects.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The selected proposer shall provide biological, archaeological, and paleontological resource

services, and advise and assist VVTA staff with any applicable Mitigation

Measure/Environmental compliance requirements for its projects. The selected proposer will

provide on call/as needed services and assistance with Mitigation Measure compliance

requirements and will be asked to provide fee proposals on specific projects or tasks, based on

agreed-upon scope of services.

Services provided by the proposer will depend on the project schedule and actual timeframe for

the Mitigation Measure compliance(see Exhibit 1 for full details on VVTA’s Mitigation Measures

(MM) and Mitigation Measurement Reporting Plan (MMRP).

Provide biological, archaeological, and paleontological resource services, and consulting

services including, but not limited to:

• Preconstruction General Wildlife Survey as per MM BIO-1.

• Preconstruction Breeding Bird Survey (in compliance with the Migratory Bird Treat Act

MBTA) As per MM BIO-2.

• Focused Burrowing Owl Survey as per MM BIO-3.

• Biological Monitor, project Limits, and Designated Areas Biological Monitor as per MM

BIO-4.

• Assist with education of General Vegetation and wildlife avoidance protection measures

as per MM BIO-5.

• Loggerhead Shrike Survey and protection measures as per MM BIO-6.

• Focused Botanical Surveys (Hesperia Transfer Hub Site) as per MM BIO-8.

• Protocol Trapping Surveys for the Mohave ground squirrel (Hesperia Transfer Hub Site)

as per MM BIO-9.

• Provide Archaeologist services if cultural resources are discovered during project

activities as per MM CUL-1. (The Archeologist must be qualified based on the Secretary

of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Archeology – certification must

be included with the proposal.)

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• Provide Paleontologist services if paleontological resources are encountered as per MM

GEO-1.

• Provide archaeologist services/assistance to tribes as per MM TCR-1 Through MM TCR-

• Provide on-call consulting services to assist with CEQA compliance.

FORMAT OF PROPOSALS

1. Proposals must be submitted and organized in the order listed below. The proposal shall

include, at a minimum, the following:

a. Cover letter – Bidder must include a letter of introduction.

b. Title Page

c. Table of Contents

d. Profile of Firm (History, Experience, Changes) – This section should include

details regarding the Bidder’s ability and experience to operate the project as

specified in the RFQ. The following information should be included:

I. Corporate hierarchy – i.e., President, Vice President, Corporate Officers, etc.…

II. Corporate overview of services or activities performed.

• History of firm – Include a brief history of the firm

• Founding Date (month and year)

• Firm size – staff and client base

• Firm’s vision and mission statement

III. Employment practices – policies and procedures, training, including safety

training and affiliation/accreditation.

IV. Location of the office from which the work will be provided and the staff allocation

at that office.

e. Identify Project team including, but not limited to:

I. Size of Project Team

II. Education, qualifications, and specific experience in performing the work that is

being solicited in this RFQ, especially related to the construction of a fueling

station – hydrogen preferred.

III. Project Organization Chart.

f. Resumes of Key Personnel

g. Commitment that key personnel will be available throughout the contract and will

not be removed without prior approval of VVTA.

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h. Bidder’s approach to accomplish the Scope of Work Requirements.

I. Description of Bidder’s approach to performing services. Proposals must

include a description of the services to be rendered per the scope of work

including a detailed proposal.

II. Provide a work plan or description of how the work will be performed by the

contractor. (e.g. – outline a proposed work plan and methodologies that will be

employed to accomplish the work)

III. The name of the Project Manager / Liaison and a list of personnel to be assigned

to the project and the roles and qualifications.

IV. Indicate whether your firm will be subcontracting portion(s) of the work.

If so, indicate the name of the subcontractor, the portion of the work to be

subcontracted, and their State of CA Contractor’s License Number (if

applicable).

V. Describe your firm’s approach to resolving problems that may be encountered in

the field.

i. Summary of Contracted Services

I. Bidder must identify all areas that will be subcontracted and name of the firms

performing such work. List their key personnel and their qualifications.

II. Bidder must list all services, equipment, and facilities that the Bidder has

provided and/or operated under contract during the past five (5) years. Include

company name, address, phone number, and contact.

III. VVTA reserves the right to interview any organization and visit any of the

facilities listed as subcontractors.

j. Required Forms (See Attachment B)

k. Any other information required by this RFQ or its addenda which may not be

listed above.

l. Cost/Price Proposal – Bidders shall submit proposed pricing to provide the

products/services for the work described in above Scope of Services.

2. Firms may include additional information, however, do NOT attach terms and

conditions that conflict with the RFQ, as your firms’ proposal may be deemed non-

responsive.

Best Offers. VVTA expects that all responsible and responsive Bidders shall submit their Best

Offer upon initial submission in response to this solicitation.

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Posted	Title	Type	Status	Documents
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