This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Pleasanton, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Pleasanton Community Development Department is seeking to retain up to five firms to provide on-call environmental/CEQA consulting services. The term of the contract will be three years (FY 2025/26 through FY 2028/29) with up to two additional one-year extensions. The selected firms will be placed on an official list of qualified consultants who may be called upon to provide assistance with preparation of CEQA documents on an as-needed basis. Anticipated services may include but are not limited to preparation of Environmental Impact Reports, Initial Studies/Negative Declarations or Mitigated Negative Declarations, Addendums, and preparation of related technical studies. These services will support the Community Development Department in its overall work program, including and review of development applications, and CEQA documentation to support City-sponsored planning efforts and projects. This Request for Qualification (RFQ) describes the Scope of Services, the necessary components of the Statement of Qualifications, the consultant selection process, and a sample copy of the Standard Professional Services Agreement. This RFQ also describes the required format of submitted Statement of Qualifications. The following is the general Scope of Work that is expected under the on-call contract. It is anticipated that a detailed scope of work will be developed for each individual project/work order, in consultation with the selected consultant. The selected firms will have technical expertise and experience to be able to provide the full array of services typically involved in preparation of CEQA documents, which may include Environmental Impact Reports, Initial Studies/Negative or Mitigated Negative Declarations, Addenda, and Notices of Exemption. The work will require familiarity with all aspects of the California Environmental Quality Act, relevant regulatory frameworks of responsible federal, state, and local agencies, and with the City of Pleasanton's General Plan, Municipal Code and other relevant planning documents. A brief description of the consulting firm's understanding of the overall scope of work and requested services. Describe the manner and methods you will use to manage and facilitate the work, including how various aspects of the expected scope of work will be approached, and demonstrating typical methodology, knowledge of CEQA and the environmental review process. Please note, the City requires a City of Pleasanton Business License of the selected consultant before the contract is awarded; the Business License is subject to annual renewal for each year the consultant is under contract. Advertise RFQ March 13, 2025 Statement of Qualification submittal deadline April 3, 2025 Shortlist for interviews* April 10, 2025 Conduct consultant interviews (if necessary)* Week of April 15, 2025 Select consultants* April 18, 2025 Negotiate contracts* Week of April 22, 2025 City Council approval of contract* June 3, 2025 Start of Contract* June 4, 2025. Thank you for your interest. Please e-mail Megan Campbell, Associate Planner at mcampbell@cityofpleasantonca.gov if you have questions. Please do not hesitate to email if you have any questions or comments. (The selected firms will be placed on an official list of qualified consultants who may be called upon to provide assistance with preparation of CEQA documents on an as-needed basis. The aggregate total contract for all firms, over the initial three-year contract period, will be a not- to exceed amount of $1,500,000. Anticipated services may include but are not limited to preparation of Environmental Impact Reports, Initial Studies/Negative Declarations or Mitigated Negative Declarations, Addendums, and preparation of related technical studies. These services will support the Community Development Department in its overall work program, including and review of development applications, and CEQA documentation to support City-sponsored planning efforts and projects. Up to five firms may be selected, with the ultimate number of on call firms at the discretion of the City The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses that materially differ from any terms contained in this solicitation or from any Attachments hereto, to waive informalities and minor irregularities in responses received, and to provide an opportunity for bidders to correct minor and immaterial errors contained in their submissions. The decision as to what constitutes a minor irregularity shall be made solely at the discretion of the City.