Hiring a Consulting Firm or Planner to Lead and Organize the City's General Plan Update

City of Temecula

The buyer is seeking a consulting firm or planner to lead and organize a comprehensive update to the City's General Plan. The project includes developing a Climate Action Plan and Programmatic EIR. The consultant will manage the General Plan Update Consultant, coordinate work activities, and provide regular updates to city officials. The project is anticipated to be a 2-3 year assignment leading to adoption during the first half of 2027.

• 10/21/2024 - Deadline for Submitting Questions
• 11/1/2024 - Proposal Due Date
• 11/8/2024 - Panel Review of Proposals
• 11/18/2024 - Interview of Top Proponents
• 12/2/2024 - Notice of Intent to Award Sent to Proponents
• 1/14/2025 - Council Approval and Award
• 1/15/2025 - Begin Services

• Senior or Principal Planner Level
• Demonstrated experience managing General Plan Updates
• Minimum of 2 project profiles demonstrating similar work experience
• Projects completed within the past 5 years

• Lead and organize a comprehensive update to the City's General Plan
• Develop a Climate Action Plan
• Manage the General Plan Update Consultant
• Coordinate work activities and assign tasks to appropriate staff
• Provide monthly summaries of invoices to the Director
• Develop an RFP for the General Plan Update
• Monitor and review proposed legislation and planning activities
• Assist in pursuit of planning grants and identify funding opportunities
• Recruit community members for a General Plan Advisory Committee
• Present updates to Planning Commission and City Council