Torrance Planet bids #RFQ_CEQA_Consultants_List_2025

Prequalified List for CEQA Environmental Consulting Services – City of Torrance

The City of Torrance Community Development Department is seeking to establish a prequalified list of environmental consulting firms for CEQA document preparation for private development projects in Torrance. - Government Buyer: - City of Torrance Community Development Department, Planning Division - Scope of Services: - Preparation of environmental documents in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - Includes Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) - Supporting technical analyses required in areas such as: - Aesthetics - Noise - Air quality - Biological and cultural resources - Geotechnical and hydrological analysis - Coordination with responsible agencies and public engagement - Management of subconsultants with appropriate licenses and certifications - Delivery of both electronic and paper documents in specified formats - Notable Requirements: - Minimum five years of experience in environmental planning and CEQA compliance - Demonstrated project management expertise - References from similar projects - Familiarity with federal, state, regional, and local regulations, including the City of Torrance General Plan and Municipal Code - Opportunity is open to new firms if key staff meet experience requirements - Process Details: - Consultants are selected for the prequalified list through a rolling SOQ process - Private development applicants must select from this list for their projects - The City maintains oversight of the environmental review process - NAICS Code: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services)

Description

The City of Torrance is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from environmental consultants to establish a prequalified list for preparing environmental documents in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Consultants must demonstrate expertise in CEQA, relevant regulations, and local planning documents, and be capable of conducting or overseeing supporting technical studies. The list will be used by applicants for private development projects to select qualified consultants, with the City maintaining oversight. SOQs must be submitted in paper and electronic formats by June 30, 2026.

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