City of Los Banos Request for Qualifications for On-Call Planning Consulting Services 2026
City of Los BanosCity · Los Banos, CA- Due
- Jul 1, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 10, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Stacy Souza Elms
The 30-second brief
The City of Los Banos is seeking Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified planning consulting firms to provide on-call planning consulting services for a variety of City projects. The City intends to select up to three firms for a contract performance period not to exceed five years, with a total payable amount not to exceed $300,000.00. Services will include general planning support and project-specific consulting. Submissions must include five hard copies and one electronic PDF on a USB flash drive, delivered to the City Clerk at 520 J Street, Los Banos, CA 93635. The deadline for SOQ submission is July 1, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. PDT. Written questions must be submitted to Stacy Souza Elms by June 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), Five hard copies, One electronic copy in PDF format on a USB flash drive
Quality, diversity, responsiveness of the SOQs, criteria provided in Appendix B 'Proposal Evaluation'
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Summary
The City of Los Banos is seeking Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified planning consulting firms to provide on-call planning consulting services for a variety of City projects.
The City intends to select up to three firms for a contract performance period not to exceed five years, with a total payable amount not to exceed $300,000.00. Services will include general planning support and project-specific consulting. Submissions must include five hard copies and one electronic PDF on a USB flash drive, delivered to the City Clerk at 520 J Street, Los Banos, CA 93635. The deadline for SOQ submission is July 1, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. PDT. Written questions must be submitted to Stacy Souza Elms by June 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Quality
- Diversity
- Responsiveness of the SOQs
- Criteria provided in Appendix B 'Proposal Evaluation'
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), Five hard copies, One electronic copy in PDF format on a USB flash drive
- Submit to
- City of Los Banos, Attention: City Clerk, 520 J Street, Los Banos, CA 93635
- Scope location
- Los Banos, CA
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Los Banos?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 1, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: City of Los Banos, Attention: City Clerk, 520 J Street, Los Banos, CA 93635. For questions, contact Stacy Souza Elms.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Los Banos in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Stacy Souza Elms. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), Five hard copies, One electronic copy in PDF format on a USB flash drive. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Quality, diversity, responsiveness of the SOQs, criteria provided in Appendix B 'Proposal Evaluation'" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Los Banos?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Los Banos are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Los Banos regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of Los Banos for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Los Banos, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.