Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Fullerton City is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, ON-CALL CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) REVIEW & ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING SERVICES, identified under Solicitation ID: RFP #2526-RFP-009. Work is to be performed near 303 W Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA in Orange County.

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General Project Description

The City of Fullerton is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants and firms to provide on-call, as-needed professional environmental consulting services to its Planning Division. The primary purpose is to support the City's review of private development projects, as well as City-initiated or sponsored projects, by preparing, reviewing, and providing support for environmental documentation in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This scope includes Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Initial Studies (IS), Negative Declarations (ND/MND), Addenda, and CEQA Exemption Documentation. Consultants will also conduct various technical analyses (e.g., aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, energy, geology, hazards, hydrology, land use, noise, population/housing, public services, recreation, transportation), provide comprehensive project management, prepare and process environmental documents, support public review and hearings, and offer independent peer review and advisory services. All work must adhere to federal, state, and local laws, regulations, CEQA Guidelines, court decisions, and City policies.

General Bid Items

Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preparation of Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) (Program, Project-level, Tiered, Subsequent EIRs).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preparation of Initial Studies (IS) and Negative Declarations / Mitigated Negative Declarations (ND/MND).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preparation of Addenda to previously adopted CEQA documents.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Consistency and Checklist Analyses supporting reliance on previously certified EIRs or approved IS/MNDs.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preparation of CEQA Exemption Documentation (Class 1–33 Categorical Exemptions, Class 32 Infill Exemptions, Streamlining and Statutory Exemptions).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preparation of Technical studies and analyses in support of CEQA documents.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Peer review of environmental documents and technical studies prepared by third parties.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: CEQA advisory and procedural support to City staff throughout project processing.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Technical analyses addressing Aesthetics and visual resources.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Technical analyses addressing Air quality and greenhouse gas emissions.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Technical analyses addressing Biological resources and habitat assessments.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Technical analyses addressing Cultural, historical, and tribal cultural resources.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Technical analyses addressing Energy use and conservation.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Technical analyses addressing Geology, soils, and seismic hazards.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Technical analyses addressing Hazards and hazardous materials.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Technical analyses addressing Hydrology and water quality.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Technical analyses addressing Land use and planning consistency.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Technical analyses addressing Noise and vibration.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Technical analyses addressing Population and housing.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Technical analyses addressing Public services and utilities.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Technical analyses addressing Recreation.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Technical analyses addressing Transportation, traffic, and vehicle miles traveled (VMT).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Tribal consultation support pursuant to AB 52.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Cumulative impacts and growth-inducing impacts analysis.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Alternatives analysis.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Mitigation development and feasibility analysis.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preparation of Health Risk Assessments (HRA).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Noise modeling.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Project management of CEQA tasks from initiation through certification or adoption.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Development and maintenance of project schedules.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Coordination with City project managers and interdepartmental staff.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Oversight and integration of sub-consultants and technical specialists.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Budget tracking and task order management.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preparation of status reports and milestone updates.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preparation of draft and final environmental documents, including Notices of Preparation (NOP).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preparation of Initial Studies.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preparation of Draft and Final EIRs or IS/MNDS.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preparation of Notices of Availability (NOA).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preparation of Responses to Comments.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preparation of Findings of Fact and Statements of Overriding Considerations.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preparation of Mitigation Measures and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs (MMRP).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preparation of Notices of Determination (NOD) and Notices of Exemption (NOE).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Tribal consultation correspondence and documentation.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Administrative record support materials.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preparation and coordination of public notices.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Filing and posting documents on CEQAnet.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Coordination with the State Clearinghouse and responsible agencies.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Participation in community meetings, workshops, and public hearings.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preparation of presentation materials and visual exhibits.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Attendance at Planning Commission, City Council, or other hearings.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Responding to public, agency, and decision-maker questions.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Independent peer review of applicant-prepared CEQA documents.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Independent peer review of technical studies for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Preparation of written comment letters and memoranda for peer review.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Participation in meetings with applicants and City staff for peer review.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Advisory support regarding CEQA strategy, streamlining opportunities, and risk mitigation.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 541620 – Environmental Consulting Services (Performing CEQA review, environmental impact reports, technical studies, and general environmental planning.), NAICS 541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (Providing project management, scheduling, budget tracking, and coordination services.), NAICS 541330 – Engineering Services (Involving technical analyses and studies that may include engineering principles, such as noise modeling or hydrological assessments.)

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 16, 2026, and was last updated on February 20, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on March 27, 2026.

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