Professional
Service Contracts
On Call Environmental
(CEQA) Services
April 7, 2026
Statement of Issue
PROJECT
SITE
GARFIELD AVE.
GOLDENWEST ST.
• The City receives applications for various projects that sometimes requires official CEQA review (California
Environmental Quality Act).
• These documents require technical studies on specific topics such as geology, hydrology, noise and air quality, which require expert analysis from qualified professionals in the respective fields.
Selection of Consultants
PROJECT
SITE
GARFIELD AVE.
GOLDENWEST ST.
• On January 15, 2026, the city posted a request for
qualifications on Planet Bids. The Bid posting attracted 23 firms to submit proposals of qualifications.
• The Community Development Department formed a review
committee to review the proposals. The top four firms
were selected for award of an on-call contract.
Analysis
• Each contract requested for approval would be for the same amount.
Consultants will still be required to submit proposals for any new project that is requested and a task order will be issued to confirm scope of work.
There is no guarantee of work for any consultant.
• Preparation of a CEQA Document can vary greatly from $50,000 to $500,000.
The total amount of the contracts is an estimated total of workload over the next 3 years. The CEQA work is primarily funded by the Developer/Applicant through a Reimbursement agreement that is formally executed through the City Attorney’s office.
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute contracts for $700,000 each for the following consultants:
• LSA Associates (LSA)
• Environmental Science Associates (ESA)
• Environmental Planning Development (EPD) Solutions
• Michael Baker International, Inc. (MBI)
QUESTIONS