Department: Community Development Department
Category: Call for Proposals - Consultant Services for in-house Planning Staff
Start Date: Wednesday, 01/17/2024
Close Date:  Thursday, 2/29/2024 5:00 PM
Question Cut-Off Date: Tuesday, 02/13/2024 4:00 PM

Through this Request for Qualifications (RFQ), the City of San Carlos is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide In-House Staffing Services for planning, economic development, and housing services as well as services to other City departments, as needed.  Consultant(s) will primarily operate under the Community Development Department with direction provided by the Principal Planner, Planning Manager, Economic Development and Housing Manager, Assistant Community Development Director, and/or Community & Economic Development Director.

The Consultant(s) may also operate under other City department(s) for specific project(s), receiving guidance from the department Director and/or designee, as required.

Upon authorization by the San Carlos City Council and execution of the contract, the contract term would begin for a three-year term in March 2024 and will continue through Fiscal Years 2024/2025, 2025/2026, and 2026/2027 with up to two (2) one-year extensions.

The potential scope of services could include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Assisting with the Development Review Process for Current Planning and Advancing Planning’s Long-Range Planning Initiatives
• Assisting with Housing and Economic Development Projects, including Key Development
• Assisting in Conducting Environmental Review
• Staffing Various Committees
• Advising on Strategic Initiatives
• Assisting in Periodic Municipal Code and Zoning Amendments
• Performing Training, Oversight, and Other Duties
• Staffing and supporting other City Department(s) as needed

Available Attachments:

1. RFQ 1/17/2024 – In-house Planning Staffing Services (includes agreement)