How to bid on On-Call Environmental Planning Services for Sacramento County

What Sacramento County is buying

The County of Sacramento Department of Airports is seeking qualified environmental planning consulting firms to provide on-call services for its four airports: Sacramento International, Mather, Sacramento Executive, and Franklin Field. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) aims to select a vendor for a variety of environmental planning and technical services.

Services may include support for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation, FAA environmental coordination, environmental permitting, regulatory compliance programs, mitigation monitoring, PFAS investigation and response support, and sustainability initiatives. Firms should be familiar with airport operational, regulatory, safety, and security considerations.

Key dates and deadlines

The deadline for submitting your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is October 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time. It is important to complete your submission well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for environmental planning consulting firms with expertise in airport environments and regulatory compliance. Firms should have experience with NEPA, CEQA, FAA requirements, and various federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Experience with PFAS support and sustainability projects is also relevant.

While firms may use qualified subconsultants for specialized services, the primary consultant will be responsible for project management, quality control, and all deliverables.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation documents and submit your response, you need to use the County of Sacramento's procurement portal, OpenGov Procurement. First, click on the "View original source" link to go directly to the opportunity page on OpenGov.

The first time you visit, OpenGov may perform a brief security check; allow it to complete. You will then need to sign in or create a free vendor account. This account allows you to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your Statement of Qualifications before the deadline. Any addenda or updates will be communicated through OpenGov.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

When preparing your Statement of Qualifications, clearly demonstrate your firm's specific experience with airport environmental planning. Highlight projects involving NEPA and CEQA documentation, FAA coordination, and regulatory compliance within active airfield environments. Emphasize your understanding of the unique operational, safety, and security considerations of airports.

Detail your team's qualifications and any specialized expertise relevant to the services requested, such as PFAS support or sustainability initiatives. If you plan to use subconsultants, clearly outline your approach to project management and quality control to show how you will maintain responsibility for all work products.