SDG & E Safety Culture Comprehensive Assessment

2026-11-03

The CPUC is seeking an Independent third - party Evaluator to conduct safety culture assessments . The selected Contractor will perform the SCA in accordance with the definitions , Framework , and processes adopted in D . 25 - 01 - 031 , following the IAEA methodology and approach , adapted for the regulated electric and gas IOUs . Purpose of the Safety Culture Assessment The objectives of the SCA are to : 1 . Provide SDG & E leadership with thorough insights into the underlying basic assumptions and cultural drivers influencing employee behavior and outcomes , forming a foundation for improvement actions and lasting cultural change . 2 . Assess the effectiveness of the IOU ’ s safety culture improvement efforts between assessments to enhance future improvement approaches and strategies . 3 . Provide the CPUC and SDG & E with insights and recommendations to enhance tools and practices used to monitor safety culture and improvement between SCAs . C . Statement of Work Using the definitions adopted in D . 25 - 01 - 031 , the SCA must : A . Move beyond focusing on characteristics and attitudes to also address the ' underlying assumptions ' – the often unspoken , deeply held beliefs that dictate " the way we do things around here " 8 . B . Address all aspects of safety , as defined in D . 25 - 01 - 031 , with an emphasis on public safety , process and operational safety , and the prevention of low - probability highconsequence events . C . Cover all organizational levels and functions within SDG & E that are relevant to , or have the potential to impact , safety and risk ; from executive leadership to operational staff and external contractors . D . Include both gas and electric utility services , as applicable . The Contractor will perform a comprehensive SCA of SDG & E that includes the following components : 1 ) Multi - method comprehensive assessment : Conduct a systematic , multi - method assessment to provide a holistic snapshot of SDG & E ’ s safety culture . The assessment must employ multiple data collection methods , consisting of questionnaires / surveys , interviews , focus groups , site observations , and document reviews ; triangulating data across the different methods to : a . Identify common themes , differences , inconsistencies , and gaps in perceptions and behaviors ; b . Validate findings through cross - method comparisons ; and c . Develop a rich , evidence - based understanding of SDG & E ’ s safety culture . Tasks and Deliverables We anticipate this project will require up to twelve ( 12 ) months to be completed . All the tasks below should fit within this timeframe . The timelines herein are for initial planning purposes unless otherwise agreed to with the CPUC Contract Manager . Task 1 : Coordination and Monthly Progress Reports The Contractor will manage and execute the SCA in close collaboration with CPUC Contract Manager . The Contractor will develop the detailed workplans , schedules , and assessment activities for conducting the SCA . The CPUC Contract Manager will facilitate and assist with the coordination with SDG & E and its contractors . Key Responsibilities : 1 . Conduct Kick - off Meeting : Plan and conduct a kick - off meeting with CPUC and SDG & E to introduce the SCA purpose , approach , roles , and responsibilities . The session should align with the guiding principles established in Decision D . 25 - 01 - 031 . 2 . Participate in Ongoing Coordination : Participate in regularly scheduled coordination meetings with CPUC only , and CPUC and SDG & E jointly . These meetings will be used to coordinate assessment activities , track progress , and proactively identify and resolve potential challenges that may impede or delay effective implementation . Deliverables : 1 . Coordination Meetings : a . Conduct kick - off meeting (~ 2 Hours ) with CPUC and SDG & E jointly : This will serve as the first coordination meeting . b . Conduct two ( 2 ) meetings ( 1 hour ) per month with CPUC Contract Manager to track progress , identify issues and concerns and coordinate SCA activities . The frequency of meetings can be decreased based on the need of the project . c . Conduct two ( 2 ) coordination meetings per month ( 1 hour ) with CPUC and SDG & E jointly to track progress , address issues and concerns , and coordinate SCA activities . The frequency of meetings can be decreased based on the need of the project .

California

2026-03-27