Contract Planning Services

The City of Encinitas is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide two full‑time professional planning staff (Assistant Planner – Level II and Associate Planner – Level III) to perform on‑site and remote planning services for the Development Services Department. The work includes reviewing ministerial and discretionary permits, ensuring compliance with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, CEQA, and other regulations, conducting public outreach, preparing staff reports, and coordinating construction‑phase compliance. The contract is initially for two years with an automatic renewal option for up to three additional one‑year terms (maximum five years). Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 4, 2026, and must include an hourly fee schedule, work plan, and relevant experience. • Provide on‑site planning assistance at City Hall (9/80 schedule, 40 hr/week per planner). • Review 17‑35 discretionary permits per planner, conduct plan checks in Bluebeam Revu, and assist with CEQA analysis. • Deliver digital deliverables, attend occasional public hearings, and maintain compliance with City insurance, indemnification, and AI‑use disclosure requirements.