Environmental Review Services

The City of Cupertino invites Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) submittals from qualified professionals (Consultants) to provide as-needed environmental review services. The City of Cupertino (City) seeks to compile a list of high-quality firms to be pre-qualified to perform professional environmental review services, as outlined below, for various types of development and land use projects that require evaluation. The City may use the list to select firms on a per-project basis or to enter into a master agreement for various projects. The City intends to review the SOQs received and identify the highest qualified Consultants. The highest qualified Consultants identified to provide services resulting from this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will remain on the pre-qualified list for approximately three (3) years. The City expects to enter into initial one-year contracts with the top highest qualified Consultants for services occurring July 1, 2026 June 30, 2027. The City retains the option to extend each contract for up to two (2) additional one-year periods. The Consultants will perform as-needed environmental review services under the general direction of Community Development Department personnel. The Consultants scope of services may include, but is not limited to, furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor, and providing other services associated with: a. Coordination of project screening to determine the required level of environmental review. b. Preparation of environmental documents. c. Participation in City public proceedings. d. Review of projects for standard environmental protection requirements adopted through Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 17.04, including preparation and peer review of technical reports. e. Providing clear communication, meeting expected timelines, and maintaining professional standards. The Environmental Review Services Scope of Work (Attachment A) further outlines the anticipated scope of services to be completed by the consultant. Consultants may submit qualifications for any one of the following options: Part I (CEQA Review Services); Part II (Environmental Technical Report Peer Review); or both Part I and Part II. The final scope of services may be refined during contract negotiations