City of San Bruno Land Use, Housing and Economic Development Initiative RFP 2025
City of San BrunoCity · San Bruno, CA- Due
- Dec 5, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2025
- Primary contact
- Kelly Beggs
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of San Bruno is seeking proposals from qualified consulting teams to assist with a multi-year initiative to revise land use, housing, and economic development policies. The goal is to strengthen the City's fiscal health and facilitate real estate investment. The project includes tasks such as community engagement, existing conditions analysis, land use alternatives, fiscal analysis, plan development, environmental review, and development process improvements.
Project schedule and tracker, Meeting agendas and minutes, Website, Draft and final study area map, Branding package, Website content and updates, Draft and Final Community Engagement Strategy Document, Draft and Final Materials and Presentations, Draft and final surveys, Draft and final outreach kit, Community Engagement Tracking and Contact Sheet, Summary report of outreach, Summary report of existing conditions or standalone memos, Draft and final summary report of alternatives, Draft and final Fiscal Impact Analysis Report, Policy recommendations and summary presentation, Short report describing the Plan Framework, General Plan Amendments, New and/or Amended Specific Plans, Amended Municipal Code chapters, Formal documents for the creation of a CFD or establishment of parcel tax or other mechanism, CEQA documents (Project Description, Notice of Preparation, Technical Studies, Draft EIRs, Final EIRs, Mitigation Measures, Findings, Notice of Determination), Final Land Use Element and General Plan Amendments, Final Specific Plans or Specific Plan Amendments, Final Municipal Code Amendments, Final EIR, Development Review Process Audit Report, Benchmarking and best practices summary, Draft and Final Recommendations Report, Implementation roadmap.
Presentation, completeness, clarity, organization, and conformance to RFP content and requirements; Demonstrated ability and specific experience in developing long-range planning documents, including specific plans and general plan updates, and performing the associated community outreach, economic, and environmental analysis; Demonstrated ability and specific experience to prepare materials to establish infrastructure/service funding districts; Prior experience and ability to work with governmental agency staff and direct interactions with community members and other stakeholders; Strength of written and verbal communication/presentation skills; Availability and depth of staff and resources to deliver quality products on schedule; Qualifications and experience of the firm's key personnel; Demonstrated professional work examples with beginning and end dates of consultants' project involvement; Clear Cost Proposal; Availability to begin work in January 2025.
SUMMARY
The City of San Bruno is seeking proposals from qualified consulting teams to assist with a multi-year initiative to revise land use, housing, and economic development policies.
The goal is to strengthen the City's fiscal health and facilitate real estate investment. The project includes tasks such as community engagement, existing conditions analysis, land use alternatives, fiscal analysis, plan development, environmental review, and development process improvements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Presentation, completeness, clarity, organization, and conformance to RFP content and requirements; Demonstrated ability and specific experience in developing long-range planning documents, including specific plans and general plan updates, and performing the associated community outreach, economic, and environmental analysis; Demonstrated ability and specific experience to prepare materials to establish infrastructure/service funding districts; Prior experience and ability to work with governmental agency staff and direct interactions with community members and other stakeholders; Strength of written and verbal communication/presentation skills; Availability and depth of staff and resources to deliver quality products on schedule; Qualifications and experience of the firm's key personnel; Demonstrated professional work examples with beginning and end dates of consultants' project involvement; Clear Cost Proposal; Availability to begin work in January 2025.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Project schedule and tracker, Meeting agendas and minutes, Website, Draft and final study area map, Branding package, Website content and updates, Draft and Final Community Engagement Strategy Document, Draft and Final Materials and Presentations, Draft and final surveys, Draft and final outreach kit, Community Engagement Tracking and Contact Sheet, Summary report of outreach, Summary report of existing conditions or standalone memos, Draft and final summary report of alternatives, Draft and final Fiscal Impact Analysis Report, Policy recommendations and summary presentation, Short report describing the Plan Framework, General Plan Amendments, New and/or Amended Specific Plans, Amended Municipal Code chapters, Formal documents for the creation of a CFD or establishment of parcel tax or other mechanism, CEQA documents (Project Description, Notice of Preparation, Technical Studies, Draft EIRs, Final EIRs, Mitigation Measures, Findings, Notice of Determination), Final Land Use Element and General Plan Amendments, Final Specific Plans or Specific Plan Amendments, Final Municipal Code Amendments, Final EIR, Development Review Process Audit Report, Benchmarking and best practices summary, Draft and Final Recommendations Report, Implementation roadmap.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: RFP Format and Submittal Requirements, Attachment 2: City Standard Consultant Agreement, Attachment 3: Acknowledgement Form for Consultant Services Standard Agreement, Attachment 4: Litigation and Criminal Investigation Form
REQUIRED STAFFING
Key Personnel
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- San Bruno
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of San Bruno?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 5, 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]. For questions, contact Kelly Beggs.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of San Bruno 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 Kelly Beggs. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Key Personnel. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Project schedule and tracker, Meeting agendas and minutes, Website, Draft and final study area map, Branding package, Website content and updates, Draft and Final Community Engagement Strategy Document, Draft and Final Materials and Presentations, Draft and final surveys, Draft and final outreach ki. 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: "Presentation, completeness, clarity, organization, and conformance to RFP content and requirements; Demonstrated ability and specific experience in developing long-range planning documents, including..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of San Bruno?
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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: Attachment 1: RFP Format and Submittal Requirements, Attachment 2: City Standard Consultant Agreement, Attachment 3: Acknowledgement Form for Consultant Services Standard Agreement, Attachment 4: Liti. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of San Bruno for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Bruno. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.