Merced County Procureware #7674

Merced County General Plan and Zoning Code Update with CEQA Document Preparation

Merced County's Community and Economic Development Department is seeking proposals for a comprehensive update to its General Plan and Zoning Code, including preparation of a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document. - Scope of work includes: - Updating multiple General Plan elements: Land Use, Circulation, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, Safety, Air Quality, Economic Development, Agriculture, Public Facilities and Services, Recreation and Cultural Resources, Water, Environmental Justice, and Energy - Revising Subdivision Code (Title 17) and Zoning Code (Title 18) - Incorporating the recently adopted Housing Element - Preparing and adopting CEQA documentation - Extensive community outreach and public engagement - Translation services required in Spanish and Hmong - Development of bilingual websites and newsletters - Deliverables include: Existing Conditions Report, Fiscal Impact Analysis, administrative and final drafts of the General Plan, CEQA documents, updated codes, and updated maps - Bidders must: - Submit a detailed work plan - Demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience - Provide a comprehensive Community Outreach Plan - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified planning and environmental consulting firms - Targeted period of performance is 36 months, with flexibility for alternative schedules as proposed by bidders

Description

Merced County is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive update to its General Plan and Zoning Code, including preparation of a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document. The project involves updating multiple elements of the General Plan, revising the Subdivision Code and Zoning Code, and extensive community outreach with translation services. The County targets a 36-month completion timeframe and expects deliverables such as reports, draft and final plans, and updated maps. Bidders must submit a detailed work plan and demonstrate qualifications and experience in similar projects.

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