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Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

San Rafael City is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Northgate Specific Plan, identified under Solicitation ID: -. Work is to be performed near 1400 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA in Marin County.

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General Project Description

The City of San Rafael is soliciting proposals for a "Master RFP" to prepare the Northgate Specific Plan, including CEQA analysis and all associated technical studies for the Northgate Priority Development Area. The project involves developing a community engagement strategy, convening a Technical Advisory Committee, conducting various studies (existing conditions, PDA profile, market trends, affordable housing), preparing land use and circulation alternatives, developing a Preferred Plan with conceptual renderings, and conducting equity and infrastructure assessments. A Draft Specific Plan will be prepared, and an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be developed in compliance with CEQA, including preparing a Notice of Preparation, Draft EIR, Final EIR, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), along with identifying necessary zoning amendments.

General Bid Items

  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Development of Community Engagement Strategy.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Convening and facilitating Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings (total of 3).
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Conducting a Project Kickoff Meeting with city staff.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Holding Pop-up Outreach and/or Community Listening Sessions (2 sessions).
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Conducting Community Workshops (2 workshops) with materials in English and Spanish.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Development and regular update of a project website, including branding and social media content (ADA compliant).
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Conducting Decision-Maker Study Sessions (2 sessions with Planning Commission and City Council).
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Preparation of an Existing Conditions Memorandum.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Preparation of a Priority Development Area Profile.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Preparation of a Market Conditions and Trends Report (draft and final).
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Development of an Affordable Housing/Anti-Displacement Strategy.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Preparation of up to three Land Use and Circulation Alternatives (illustrated with maps, graphics, images).
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Development of a Draft and Final Preferred Plan.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Preparation of Conceptual Renderings for key opportunity sites and streetscapes.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Conducting an Equity Assessment.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Conducting a planning-level Infrastructure Assessment.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Preparation of the Administrative Draft, Public Review Draft, and Final Draft Specific Plan.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Identification of necessary Zoning Amendments.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Preparation of a Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Scoping for the EIR.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) per CEQA requirements.
  • Quantity: -  Unit: N/A  Work Item: Preparation of a Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).

NAICS Classification

NAICS 541320 – Landscape Architectural Services (for urban planning, land use planning, community planning), NAICS 541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (for project management, strategy development, program development, economic analysis, fiscal impact analysis), NAICS 541620 – Environmental Consulting Services (for CEQA compliance and Environmental Impact Report preparation), NAICS 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (for specialized reports like market conditions and trends analysis)

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 19, 2026, and was last updated on February 19, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on March 16, 2026.

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