General Plan Update RFP

The County of Solano, Resource Management, hereinafter referred to as the "County", intends to secure a contract with a qualified Proposer to provide a complete, timely, and adequate General Plan Update RFP.

Solano County is initiating a comprehensive evaluation and targeted update of its General Plan to establish a long-term vision for the County through 2050 and beyond. This effort comes at an important point in the County's history, as regional growth pressures, economic changes, technological advancements, environmental considerations, and evolving community expectations continue to shape the future of land use and development throughout the region.

Located at the intersection of the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento region, Delta, and Central Valley, Solano County occupies a unique position within Northern California. The County's unincorporated area encompasses productive agricultural lands, significant natural resources, open space, transportation corridors, rural communities, and areas that support regional infrastructure and economic activity. These assets have been shaped by decades of planning policies focused on preserving agricultural resources, protecting open space, directing urban growth toward incorporated cities, and maintaining the distinct character of unincorporated communities.

As the County looks toward 2050, it must evaluate how these long-standing policies and priorities can continue to serve future generations while responding to new opportunities and challenges. Questions surrounding housing, economic development, agriculture, environmental stewardship, infrastructure, fiscal sustainability, climate resilience, technological innovation, and changing demographics will require thoughtful analysis and meaningful public discussion. The General Plan Update will provide an opportunity to examine these issues comprehensively and develop a framework that reflects both community values and future needs.

The County is seeking a consulting team capable of providing objective analysis, innovative thinking, technical excellence, and a robust public engagement process. The selected team should be prepared to evaluate a wide range of alternatives, facilitate productive discussions among diverse stakeholders, and help the County assess the opportunities, tradeoffs, and long-term implications of potential policy choices.

This General Plan Update (GPU) is intended to be a forward-looking effort grounded in data, community input, and sound planning principles. The County seeks a partner that can help develop a vision and implementation strategy that supports economic opportunity, protects valuable resources, promotes fiscal and environmental sustainability, and positions Solano County to successfully navigate the opportunities and challenges of the coming decades.

Solano County invites qualified consulting teams to bring their expertise, creativity, and commitment to this important planning effort and assist in shaping a General Plan that will guide the County's future through 2050 and beyond.