RFP 26-020 Preparation of CEQA Studies for the North Rialto Zone Change Project

The City of Rialto is seeking a qualified consulting firm to prepare the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study, Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) analysis, and related documentation for the North Rialto Zone Change Project, which involves rezoning three industrial parcels to residential use. The consultant will not handle AB 52/SB 18 compliance, public notices, or newspaper publications – those are managed by the City. The scope focuses on technical environmental analysis and participation in two public hearings. • Prepare CEQA Initial Study, VMT scoping form, and potential VMT assessment to support a Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration. • Attend at least one Planning Commission hearing and one City Council hearing to present findings and answer questions. • Deliver all required technical deliverables as PDFs, adhere to a 40‑page limit, and submit required certifications and forms electronically via PlanetBids. • No price is an evaluation factor; award will be based on technical merit, local‑business preference, and qualifications.