Environmental Services for NEPA/CEQA Revalidation - Rancho Vista Blvd Grade Separation

The City of Palmdale Department of Public Works is seeking qualified environmental consultants to perform NEPA/CEQA revalidation services for the Rancho Vista Boulevard Grade Separation Project, with statements of qualification due July 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PDT. The revalidation is required because the original Final Environmental Assessment with Findings of No Significant Impact, approved in September 2011, exceeds the three-year validity threshold; final design is at 95% completion.

The scope includes review of the approved Final EA with FONSI, performance of technical studies required for NEPA/CEQA compliance, community impact assessment, initial site assessment, natural environmental study and jurisdictional delineation, and air quality conformity analysis. The consultant must also prepare and conduct three community outreach meetings and attend one City Council meeting. The project involves constructing a railroad grade separation at Rancho Vista Boulevard and Sierra Highway with a bridge structure, connector ramps, lane widening on both Rancho Vista Boulevard and Sierra Highway to six lanes, ADA-compliant improvements, drainage facilities, utilities relocation, landscaping, and a Class 2 bike facility.

The award will be made on a lump sum basis for environmental consulting services (NAICS 541620). No bid bonds, payment bonds, or performance bonds are required. The estimated bid value is not disclosed. Questions are due July 16, 2026; no pre-bid meeting is scheduled, but online Q&A is available. Responses must be submitted through the PlanetBids Vendor Portal. The point of contact is Delfino Consunji, PE, at (714) 533-3050 or dconsunji@oe-eng.com.