Preparation of an Agricultural Mitigation Program and Feasibility Study

The City of Hanford is seeking proposals from qualified professional consultants to assist in developing an Agricultural Mitigation Program (AMP) with a Feasibility Study. The selected consultant will be responsible for preparing the AMP and Feasibility Study, conducting research, and engaging in public outreach campaigns. The consultant will also provide staff with an analysis of the AMP's fiscal impact on residential construction and homebuyer costs, as well as the efficacy and necessity of an AMP. The project is expected to last 16 months, with a total not-to-exceed budget of $200,000. • The consultant will work under the general supervision of the Community Development Director or their designated project manager. • The consultant will serve as a meeting facilitator and subject matter expert for formal and informal meetings on behalf of stakeholders, citizen's groups, and City and outside agencies. • The consultant will provide final deliverables in the required quantities and formats contained in the awarded contract for professional services. • The consultant will require knowledge of existing programs utilized throughout the state and will address matters with respect to the unique character of Hanford and its local environment. • The consultant should have excellent communication skills and be able to substantiate recommendations using best practices for farmland preservation programs, examples, supporting data, and reports.