Lake Forest Opengov #2026-RFP-035

Environmental Review (CEQA) Services for Rancho Parkway Commons Project

This opportunity is issued by the City of Lake Forest's Community Development Department for environmental review services under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Rancho Parkway Commons Project, a proposed 145-unit residential townhome development. - Government Buyer: - City of Lake Forest, Community Development Department - Project Scope: - Environmental review and documentation for a 9.12-acre site at 26521, 26541, and 26561 Rancho Parkway South - Demolition of three existing office/industrial buildings - Construction of 145 townhomes, internal roadways, landscaping, open space, and a community dog park - Services Requested: - Initial project scoping and schedule development - Peer review of applicant-prepared technical studies (environmental, geotechnical, archaeological, paleontological, traffic, noise, air quality, greenhouse gas, energy, construction health risk, water quality) - Review of revised technical studies (up to two rounds) - Assistance with tribal consultation (AB 52 and SB 18) - Preparation of project description (up to three rounds of City review) - Preparation of administrative draft and final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) - Preparation and filing of all required public notices - Attendance and support at up to two Planning Commission meetings and, if appealed, up to two City Council meetings - Project management, including biweekly and monthly meetings, schedule and file management, and compliance notifications - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with CEQA and all related state/local requirements - Multiple rounds of review and coordination with City staff - Support for tribal consultation and public hearing processes - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a professional services procurement.

Description

The City of Lake Forest is seeking proposals for environmental review services in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Rancho Parkway Commons Project. This project involves the preparation of an environmental document for a proposed residential condominium subdivision and development of a 145-unit townhome community, including demolition of existing buildings, internal roadways, landscaping, open space, and a dog park. The contract term is anticipated from November 9, 2026, to November 8, 2029, with options for extension. Respondents must be licensed to perform environmental consulting services in California, and proposals must be submitted via the City's eProcurement Portal by September 24, 2026.

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