City of Newark General Plan Parks Recreation and Open Space Element SB1425 Revisions - 2025
City of NewarkCity · Newark, CA- Due
- Nov 14, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 17, 2025
- Primary contact
- Steven Turner
- (510) 578-4208
The 30-second brief
The City of Newark Community Development Department seeks qualified consultant firms to prepare revisions to the City's General Plan Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Element, and associated revisions to other General Plan Elements, to achieve full statutory consistency with California Senate Bill 1425 (SB 1425). The scope includes project initiation and management, baseline conditions, data, and mapping, community engagement, policy framework and draft element revisions, environmental review support under CEQA, hearings, adoption, and final materials. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM PT on November 14, 2025, and written questions must be submitted by November 4, 2025. The project aims for City Council adoption by late July 2026.
Project work plan, Baseline analysis report and figures, Engagement summaries, Draft and final Open Space Element, CEQA approach materials, Hearing presentations, Implementation plan
Project understanding and SB 1425 compliance strategy, Team qualifications and availability, Community engagement and equity approach, Schedule and QA/QC plan, Cost proposal and value
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Summary
The City of Newark Community Development Department seeks qualified consultant firms to prepare revisions to the City's General Plan Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Element, and associated revisions to other General Plan Elements, to achieve full statutory consistency with California Senate Bill 1425 (SB 1425).
The scope includes project initiation and management, baseline conditions, data, and mapping, community engagement, policy framework and draft element revisions, environmental review support under CEQA, hearings, adoption, and final materials. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM PT on November 14, 2025, and written questions must be submitted by November 4, 2025. The project aims for City Council adoption by late July 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Project understanding and SB 1425 compliance strategy
- Team qualifications and availability
- Community engagement and equity approach
- Schedule and QA/QC plan
- Cost proposal and value
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Project work plan
- Baseline analysis report and figures
- Engagement summaries
- Draft and final Open Space Element
- CEQA approach materials
- Hearing presentations
- Implementation plan
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Cover Letter
- Team Qualifications & Experience
- Project Understanding & Approach
- Scope of Work & Deliverables
- Project Schedule
- Budget & Billing Rates
- References
- Submit to
- [email protected] and [email protected]
- Scope location
- Newark, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Newark?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 14, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] and [email protected]. For questions, contact Steven Turner.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Newark 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 RFP 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 Steven Turner at (510) 578-4208. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Project work plan, Baseline analysis report and figures, Engagement summaries, Draft and final Open Space Element, CEQA approach materials, Hearing presentations, Implementation plan. 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: "Project understanding and SB 1425 compliance strategy, Team qualifications and availability, Community engagement and equity approach, Schedule and QA/QC plan, Cost proposal and value" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Newark?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover Letter, Team Qualifications & Experience, Project Understanding & Approach, Scope of Work & Deliverables, Project Schedule, Budget & Billing Rates, References. Review the full document from City of Newark for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Newark, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.