Santa Clara Valley Water District Carbon Offset Brokerage Services RFP VW0680 2026
Santa Clara Valley Water DistrictUtility District · San Jose, CA- Due
- Mar 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jill Wang
- (408) 630-2414
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SUMMARY
Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) has issued an advance notification for an upcoming RFP (Invitation VW0680) for comprehensive Carbon Offset Brokerage Services.
The selected firm will support Valley Water in procuring, documenting, retiring, and monitoring carbon offsets required to comply with Mitigation Measure GHG-2 of the ADSRP Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). The services are necessary to meet environmental compliance standards certified in February 2025. Submissions are due by March 30, 2026, at 9:30 AM. Documents can be accessed via the PlanetBids portal or at the submission location in San Jose, CA.
- Submit to
- 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California, 95118
- Scope location
- San Jose, California
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Santa Clara Valley Water District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 30, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California, 95118. For questions, contact Jill Wang.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Santa Clara Valley Water District in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jill Wang at (408) 630-2414. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Santa Clara Valley Water District?
All active and historical solicitations from Santa Clara Valley Water District are tracked and searchable. As a utility district agency, Santa Clara Valley Water District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Santa Clara Valley Water District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Jose, California. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.