Shasta County - Consulting Services for the Preparation of the 7th Cycle Shasta County Housing Element Update and Mandated General Plan Amendments - RFP #27-13 (2026)
Shasta CountyCounty · Redding, CA- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 32 days left
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Leticia Swanson
- (530) 229-8244
The 30-second brief
Shasta County is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or consultant teams to provide consulting services for the preparation of the 7th Cycle Housing Element update (2028-2036 planning period), State mandated General Plan amendments triggered by the housing element update, and an optional component for completing unfinished General Plan updates involving the Safety Element and Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities (SB 1241, SB 99, SB 379, SB 244). The scope includes project management, a strategic public engagement and participation program, an administrative and screencheck draft housing element, HCD review coordination, CEQA compliance (SB 18, AB 52), Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors workshops and hearings, and review of applicable mandated updates. The project requires accommodating a 7th Cycle RHNA of 1,733 housing units, site inventory analysis, rezoning recommendations, and environmental review. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026, at 2:00 pm, with a question deadline of November 25, 2026. The contract term is an initial two (2) years with a one (1) year extension option. Evaluation is based on price (30%), demonstrated experience and qualifications (25%), quality and suitability of approach and methodology (25%), and clarity, conciseness, and completeness of response (20%).
The price proposed for the service (30%), Demonstrated experience and the qualifications of the Respondent and the quality of services (25%), Quality and suitability of approach and methodology for completing the Scope of Work (25%), The clarity, conciseness, and completeness of the response (20%)
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Summary
Shasta County is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or consultant teams to provide consulting services for the preparation of the 7th Cycle Housing Element update (2028-2036 planning period), State mandated General Plan amendments triggered by the housing element update, and an optional component for completing unfinished General Plan updates involving the Safety Element and Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities (SB 1241, SB 99, SB 379, SB 244).
The scope includes project management, a strategic public engagement and participation program, an administrative and screencheck draft housing element, HCD review coordination, CEQA compliance (SB 18, AB 52), Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors workshops and hearings, and review of applicable mandated updates. The project requires accommodating a 7th Cycle RHNA of 1,733 housing units, site inventory analysis, rezoning recommendations, and environmental review. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026, at 2:00 pm, with a question deadline of November 25, 2026. The contract term is an initial two (2) years with a one (1) year extension option. Evaluation is based on price (30%), demonstrated experience and qualifications (25%), quality and suitability of approach and methodology (25%), and clarity, conciseness, and completeness of response (20%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The price proposed for the service (30%), Demonstrated experience and the qualifications of the Respondent and the quality of services (25%), Quality and suitability of approach and methodology for completing the Scope of Work (25%), The clarity, conciseness, and completeness of the response (20%)
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/shastaca
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Redding, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Shasta County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/shastaca. For questions, contact Leticia Swanson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Shasta County 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 Leticia Swanson at (530) 229-8244. 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: "The price proposed for the service (30%), Demonstrated experience and the qualifications of the Respondent and the quality of services (25%), Quality and suitability of approach and methodology for co..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Shasta County?
All active and historical solicitations from Shasta County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Shasta County 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 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 4, 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 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. Review the full document from Shasta County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Redding, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.