On-Call California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review & Environmental Planning Services

The City of Lake Forest is seeking proposals from qualified consultants and firms for On-Call California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review & Environmental Planning Services. The selected firms will provide on-call, as-needed professional environmental consulting services to the City's Community Development's Planning Division for the preparation, review, and support of environmental documentation pursuant to CEQA. The services will include preparation, review, and support of environmental documents, technical studies, and other related activities. The City may award multiple contracts for these services, and the selected firms will be placed on a pre-approved on-call consultant list. The contract will have an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for up to two additional one-year terms. Some key aspects of the job include: • Preparation, review, and support of environmental documents, such as Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Initial Studies (IS), and Negative Declarations (ND) • Technical studies and analyses, including air quality, biological resources, and cultural resources • Project management and coordination, including coordination with City staff and other stakeholders • Public review and noticing process, including preparation of public notices and coordination with the State Clearinghouse • Peer review and advisory services, including review of environmental documents and technical studies prepared by third parties