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This Request for Proposals is intended to serve as a "Master RFP" for the preparation of a Specific Plan, CEQA analysis, and all associated technical studies. The City does not have an expectation or preference for the EIR (Environmental Impact Report) and Specific Plan to be completed by one or multiple firms. The City reserves the right to select the firm or firms that it feels are best qualified to complete the work. The City intends to serve as Project Manager and will monitor the performance of each consultant as required. The following is an overview of the anticipated scope of work. All respondents to this RFP must provide a detailed proposed scope of work consistent with the items detailed below. Consultant Team Interview(s) (if applicable) Week of March 30, 2026 Contract Authorization by Council June of 2026 * Anticipated The City of San Rafael was awarded a $797,000 One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) by the MTC to complete a Specific Plan for the Northgate Priority Development Area. The OBAG grant will be disbursed to the City in installments, as specific deliverables are completed. Thus, the awarded Consultant's payment schedule and list of deliverables will need to be aligned with the City's OBAG grant payment schedule and list of deliverables. Question Deadline March 18, 2026, by 4:00pm All requests for clarification regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing. Please email any questions to Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch, Planning Manager at ced.bids@cityofsanrafael.org.All addenda, questions, and answers will be posted on the RFP Online by March 23, 2026. The City reserves the right to revise the RFP prior to the indicated due date. The City may consider extending the due date for the RFP. The City shall reserve the right to reject any and all bids in whole or in part and may waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids when such action is considered to be in the best interest of the City. All bids received after the designated closing date and time shall be considered nonresponsive and shall be rejected. Allows zero unit prices and labor Yes Allows negative unit prices and labor Yes The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. "Requests for proposals for design services is underway." All questions should be addressed to: Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch, Planning Manager City of San Rafael Community Development Department 415-485-3094 ced.bids@cityofsanrafael.org Question Deadline March 18, 2026, by 4:00pm