Planning Services

The City of Escalon is seeking a qualified planning firm to provide on-call, as-needed planning services to support the Development and Community Services Department. The selected firm will assist with day-to-day planning functions, specialized technical analysis, long-range planning initiatives, and project-specific assignments on an as-needed basis. The scope of services includes current planning, long-range planning, housing element implementation, environmental review, permit streamlining, and customer service support. The City is looking for a responsive, knowledgeable, and service-oriented consultant team capable of delivering timely, high-quality planning services. • Current planning services: development review, staff reports, zoning interpretation • Long-range planning: general plan support, specific plan and policy updates, research and best practices • Housing element implementation: annual progress reports, rezoning programs, objective standards • Environmental review: CEQA documentation, technical review • Permit streamlining and customer service: process improvements, customer service support The City intends to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the selected firm for an initial one-year term, with up to two one-year extensions. The total value of all work performed under this contract shall not exceed $30,000 per fiscal year.