Comprehensive General Plan Update

The City of Laguna Beach, California, is requesting proposals for consulting services on a Comprehensive General Plan Update and associated Environmental Impact Report, with questions due October 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PDT and proposals due December 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PDT. The solicitation is issued by the Community Development Department and seeks the highest-qualified consultant whose proposal best complies with the RFP and the Scope of Services in Attachment A. The source names no set-aside or preference program.

The successful consultant must execute a Consultant Services Agreement with the City, with an example provided as Attachment B. The project is anticipated to commence in January 2027 and span 34 to 36 months. Compensation and agreement length remain subject to City and City Council approval. The award will be made on a lump-sum basis. No bid bond, payment bond, or performance bond is required, and the offer must remain valid for 180 days from submission.

Proposals are submitted electronically through the PlanetBids vendor portal. Questions must be submitted through PlanetBids without attachments, and responses will be posted there no later than the question deadline. Proposers should check PlanetBids regularly because responses may post earlier. Significant interpretations or clarifications will be issued by addenda on the same platform. The City contact is Nancy Cardoza at ncardoza@lagunabeachcity.net. The RFP is categorized under NAICS codes for environmental consulting, urban planning consulting, land development and planning, government consulting, and feasibility studies.