Lake Forest Opengov #288384

Environmental Review Services for Rancho Parkway Commons Project (CEQA Compliance)

The City of Lake Forest's Community Development department is seeking qualified environmental consulting firms to provide CEQA-compliant environmental review services for the Rancho Parkway Commons Project, a proposed 145-unit townhome residential condominium subdivision. - Government Buyer: - City of Lake Forest, Community Development Department - Project Scope: - Environmental review services for a new residential development at 26521, 26541, and 26561 Rancho Parkway South, Orange County - Initial project scoping - Peer review and revision of applicant-prepared technical studies - Assistance with tribal consultation - Preparation of project description, administrative draft IS/MND, public notices, final MND, and MMRP - Support for Planning Commission and City Council meetings - Notice of Determination and project management - Technical Studies Required: - Environmental site assessment - Archaeological and paleontological reports - Traffic and noise analyses - Air quality and greenhouse gas impact analyses - Biological resources assessment - Contract Details: - Initial three-year term with options for two additional one-year extensions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors mentioned; open to qualified environmental consulting firms - Unique Requirements: - Must comply with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - Must support tribal consultation and provide comprehensive technical study reviews - Must prepare and manage all required environmental documentation and public notices

Description

The City of Lake Forest is seeking proposals for environmental review services in compliance with CEQA for the Rancho Parkway Commons Project, which involves a residential condominium subdivision and development of a 145-unit townhome community. The project site is 9.12 acres, zoned Urban Activity, with a General Plan Land Use of Business Park. The scope includes initial project scoping, peer review of technical studies, preparation of project description, administrative draft IS/MND, final MND and MMRP, and assistance with tribal consultation among other tasks. The contract is expected to be awarded between November 9, 2026, and November 8, 2029, with services to be completed within three years and possible extensions for up to two additional one-year terms.

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