Environmental contracts in California
Federal environmental consulting and remediation work in California that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 6 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 50 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), 562910 (Remediation Services). Place of performance: California.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 93 | DR REED & ASSOCIATES, INC CONTINUOUS FLOW AND WATER QUALITY MONITORING NETWORK IN THE SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA… Why 93? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $14M · 2 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 6 months (Apr 30, 2027). +30/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $14M obligated so far. +16/20
- Last time it was competed under simplified acquisition procedures with 2 offers. +17/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation | Environmental Consulting Services… | CA | $13,509,855 | Apr 30, 2027 |
| 82 | HGL-PORTAGE JV LLC NEW RAF RES TO FOR SULPHUR BANK MERCURY MINE OU1 RESIDENTIAL CLEANUP. THIS IS AN AWARD… Why 82? ends in 9 mo · no option years left · $8.5M · 1 offer last time · vehicle holders only- Ends in about 9 months (Jul 22, 2027). +25/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $8.5M obligated so far. +14/20
- Last time it was competed in full and open competition, and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
- Ordered under an IDIQ contract (68HERH19D0011); usually only holders of that vehicle can compete for the follow-on order. +3/10
| Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency | Remediation Services (562910) | CA | $8,503,830 | Jul 22, 2027 |
| 71 | SUSTAINMENT & RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC ENVIRONMENTAL WORK UNDER CERLCA FOR THIS AFB. Why 71? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $23M · sole source last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 29, 2027). +20/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $23M obligated so far. +17/20
- Last time it was not available for competition (sole source), so the agency could sole-source the follow-on again. +4/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Remediation Services (562910) | CA | $23,359,605 | Sep 29, 2027 |
| 56 | SUMMITWEST ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. SAN JOAQUIN RIVER RESTORATION PROGRAM (SJRRP) ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE FIELD SERVICES… Why 56? ends in 10 mo · options could run to Aug 2030 · $866K · 2 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 10 months (Aug 24, 2027). +23/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Aug 24, 2030, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $866K obligated so far. +6/20
- Last time it was competed under simplified acquisition procedures with 2 offers. +17/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation | Environmental Consulting Services… | CA | $866,198 | Aug 24, 2027 |
| 55 | SEQUOIA ECOLOGICAL CONSULTING, INC. BATTLE CREEK SALMON AND STEELHEAD RESTORATION PROJECT-PHASE 2 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE… Why 55? ends in 11 mo · options could run to Sep 2030 · $3.2M · 4 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Oct 1, 2027). +20/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to Sep 30, 2030, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $3.2M obligated so far. +11/20
- Last time it was competed under simplified acquisition procedures with 4 offers. +14/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation | Environmental Consulting Services… | CA | $3,186,448 | Oct 1, 2027 |
| 47 | PAUA MARINE RESEARCH GROUP, LLC ABALONE MONITORING NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS), WEST COAST REGION (WCR) Why 47? ends in 17 mo · no option years left · $835K · sole source last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 17 months (Mar 28, 2028). +7/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $835K obligated so far. +6/20
- Last time it was not competed under simplified acquisition procedures, so the agency could sole-source the follow-on again. +4/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
| Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Environmental Consulting Services… | CA | $834,802 | Mar 28, 2028 |
Who wins this work in California
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| HGL-Portage JV LLC | $8,503,830 |
| DR Reed & Associates, Inc | $6,597,862 |
| Hydrogeologic, Inc. | $2,612,773 |
| Indus General Inc | $1,669,382 |
| Boudreau Associates LLC | $1,449,403 |
Top buyers: Environmental Protection Agency ($12,634,373), Department of the Interior ($12,287,124), Department of Defense ($8,886,951).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 541620, 562910 performed in California, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
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Frequently asked questions
How many federal environmental consulting and remediation set-aside contracts are open in California?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for environmental consulting and remediation work performed in California (NAICS 541620, 562910), from SAM.gov.
Who wins environmental consulting and remediation set-aside contracts in California?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 50 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in California. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was HGL-Portage JV LLC ($8,503,830), and the biggest buyer was Environmental Protection Agency.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in California?
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