City of Santa Maria - On-Call Environmental Consulting Services - 2026
City of Santa MariaCity · Santa Maria, CA- Due
- Nov 2, 2026
- 1 day left
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Kathleen Wilson
- (805) 925-0951 ext 2444
The 30-second brief
The City of Santa Maria Community Development Department seeks qualified environmental consulting firms to provide on-call environmental review and compliance services for public and private development projects, planning initiatives, and municipal programs. Services include the preparation and peer review of CEQA and NEPA documents such as Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), technical studies covering air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, and noise, as well as development application support, mitigation monitoring, and public meeting support. Submittals are due by 2:00 PM PST on November 2, 2026. The contract term is three years with up to two one-year extension options, and the City reserves the right to award contracts to multiple firms.
Understanding of the Scope of Work, Methods and Procedures, Management, Personnel and Experience, Consultation and Coordination, Cost Estimates
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Summary
The City of Santa Maria Community Development Department seeks qualified environmental consulting firms to provide on-call environmental review and compliance services for public and private development projects, planning initiatives, and municipal programs.
Services include the preparation and peer review of CEQA and NEPA documents such as Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), technical studies covering air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, and noise, as well as development application support, mitigation monitoring, and public meeting support. Submittals are due by 2:00 PM PST on November 2, 2026. The contract term is three years with up to two one-year extension options, and the City reserves the right to award contracts to multiple firms.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Understanding of the Scope of Work
- Methods and Procedures
- Management
- Personnel and Experience
- Consultation and Coordination
- Cost Estimates
- Submit to
- City of Santa Maria, Community Development Department, 110 South Pine Street, Room 101, Santa Maria, CA 93458
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Santa Maria, CA
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Santa Maria?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 2, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: City of Santa Maria, Community Development Department, 110 South Pine Street, Room 101, Santa Maria, CA 93458. For questions, contact Kathleen Wilson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Santa Maria 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 Kathleen Wilson at (805) 925-0951 ext 2444. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Understanding of the Scope of Work, Methods and Procedures, Management, Personnel and Experience, Consultation and Coordination, Cost Estimates" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Santa Maria?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Santa Maria are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Santa Maria 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 2, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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 Santa Maria for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Santa Maria, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.