Bid Notice.pdf
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Bid Notice Summary
This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the City of Hollister, California, for planning, environmental, and project support consulting services. The City seeks to establish a qualified vendor list of consulting firms to provide services on an as-needed basis over a three-year initial contract period, with options to extend for two additional one-year terms at the City's discretion. Services requested include planning services (development application review, site plan review, conditional use permits, variances, general plan amendments, zoning ordinance updates), environmental services (CEQA/NEPA documentation, initial studies, environmental impact reports, biological and cultural resource studies), and project support services (grant writing, CIP planning, public engagement, GIS services, and staff augmentation). The RFQ was released on July 17, 2026, with questions due by August 3, 2026, question responses posted by August 10, 2026, and proposals due by August 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. PST via electronic submission through bidnet. No bidders conference is mentioned. The City reserves the right to award contracts to multiple firms and conduct interviews with selected firms.
Consultants must meet minimum qualifications including experience with California municipalities, CEQA compliance expertise, professional planning credentials, and strong communication abilities. Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated on a 100-point scale based on firm qualifications (25 points), relevant experience (30 points), project team composition (20 points), municipal experience (15 points), and references (10 points). Firms must provide at least five relevant municipal projects completed within the past five years, at least three municipal references, hourly billing rates for all personnel classifications, and professional licenses or certifications where applicable. Selected consultants must maintain commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability insurance meeting City-specified limits. Selection under this RFQ does not guarantee the award of any work, as individual task orders will be issued based on City needs and funding availability.
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CITY OF HOLLISTER
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
Planning, Environmental and Project Support Consulting Services
RFP Release Date: July 17, 2026
Question Submittal Deadline: August 3, 2026
Question Responses Due: August 10, 2026
Proposal Due Date: August 21, 2026
CITY OF HOLLISTER
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Planning, Environmental and Project Support Consulting Services
The City of Hollister ("City") invites qualified consulting firms to submit Statements of
Qualifications (SOQs) to provide professional planning, environmental, and project support consulting services on an as-needed basis.
The City intends to establish a list of qualified firms that may be retained over a three (3) year period, with the option to extend for two (2) additional one-year terms, at the City's discretion.
Selection under this RFQ does not guarantee the award of any work. Work assignments will be issued through individual task orders as City needs arise and funding becomes available.
1. INTRODUCTION
The City of Hollister is seeking highly qualified consulting firms with demonstrated expertise in municipal planning, environmental compliance, and project implementation to supplement City staff.
Consultants may be retained for projects involving:
• Environmental Review (CEQA/NEPA)
The City reserves the right to award contracts to multiple firms.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Services may include, but are not limited to:
Planning Services
• Development application review
• Site plan review
• Conditional Use Permits
• Variances
• Tentative Maps
• Design Review
• Annexations
• General Plan Amendments
• Specific Plans
• Zoning Ordinance Updates
• Development Agreements
Environmental Services
• Initial Studies
• Mitigated Negative Declarations
• Environmental Impact Reports
• CEQA Documentation
• NEPA Documentation
• Biological Studies
• Cultural Resource Studies
• Air Quality Analysis
• Traffic Studies
• Noise Analysis
• Greenhouse Gas Analysis
• Environmental Permitting
Project Support
• Grant writing and administration
• CIP planning support
• Public engagement
• Community workshops
• GIS services
• Project management
• Staff augmentation
• Development impact fee studies
• Housing Element implementation
3. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Consulting firms should demonstrate:
• Experience working with California municipalities
• Expertise in CEQA compliance
• Professional planning experience
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Strong communication skills
• Experience presenting before Planning Commissions and City Councils
Professional licenses or certifications should be included where applicable.
4. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Statements of Qualifications should include:
A. Cover Letter
Including:
• Firm name
• Address
• Primary contact
• Telephone
B. Firm Qualifications
Describe:
• History
• Areas of expertise
• Office locations
• Available resources
C. Project Experience
Provide at least five (5) relevant municipal projects completed within the past five years.
Include:
• Client
• Project description
• Services provided
• Schedule
• Budget
• Reference
D. Project Team
Identify:
• Project Manager
• Key personnel
• Relevant experience
• Professional registrations
• Resumes
E. References
Provide at least three municipal references.
F. Rate Schedule
Provide hourly billing rates for all personnel classifications.
G. Additional Information
Include any information demonstrating your firm's qualifications.
5. EVALUATION CRITERIA
Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated based on:
Criteria Points
Firm Qualifications 25
Relevant Experience 30
Project Team 20
Criteria Points
Municipal Experience 15
References 10
Total 100
The City may conduct interviews with selected firms.
6. SELECTION PROCESS
The anticipated schedule is:
Milestone Date
RFQ Issued July 20, 2026
Questions Due August 3, 2026
Responses Posted August 10, 2026
Proposal Due Date August 21, 2026
The City reserves the right to modify this schedule.
7. CONTRACT TERM
The City anticipates entering into Professional Services Agreements with one or more firms for an initial term of three (3) years, with two optional one-year extensions.
8. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Selected consultants shall maintain insurance meeting City requirements, including:
• Commercial General Liability
• Automobile Liability
• Workers' Compensation
• Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions)
Minimum coverage limits will be specified in the Professional Services Agreement.
9. GENERAL CONDITIONS
The City reserves the right to:
• Reject any or all submissions
• Waive informalities
• Request additional information
• Conduct interviews
• Negotiate scope and fees
• Award contracts to multiple firms
• Cancel this RFQ at any time
Submission of a Statement of Qualifications does not obligate the City to award a contract.
10. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS
All submittals will be submitted electronically via bidnet by, Friday, August 21, 2026 before 4:00 p.m. (PST)
Late submissions will not be accepted.
11. QUESTIONS
Questions must be received by August 10, 2026.
Responses and any questions will be submitted electronically on the City's Bid Opportunities webpage linked, Hollister, CA.
https://hollister.ca.gov/services/bid_opportunities.php https://hollister.ca.gov/services/bid_opportunities.php
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