Lopez Water Project Habitat Conservation Plan Environmental Impact Report and Environmental Assessment Services

The County of San Luis Obispo is seeking an experienced environmental consulting firm to prepare a CEQA Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and a NEPA Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) supporting the Lopez Water Project Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The contract will be a two‑year task‑order for the preparation of comprehensive environmental documentation, coordination with federal and state agencies, and delivery of all required analyses for endangered‑species permitting. • Scope includes CEQA EIR, NEPA EA/EIS, and related supporting studies for steelhead, red‑legged frog, and southwestern pond turtle. • Work must comply with CEQA, NEPA, and ESA Section 10 habitat‑conservation‑plan requirements. • Contractor will collaborate with County staff, legal counsel, and regulatory agencies (NMFS, USFWS). • Deliverables: full draft and final reports, mitigation analysis, permit‑supporting documentation, and response to agency comments. • Contract term: 2 years, fixed price, with insurance requirements ($2 M CGL, $2 M professional liability).