Consulting Services for the Preparation of the 7th Cycle Shasta County Housing Element Update and Mandated General Plan Amendments

Shasta County is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 27-13 for consulting services to prepare the 7th Cycle Housing Element Update and associated Mandated General Plan Amendments. The scope of work consists of two primary components, the Housing Element Update and Mandated General Plan Updates, and one optional component involving the completion of previously initiated updates for the Safety and Community Organization Elements. Key deliverables include the production of draft and final Housing Elements, a situation report for optional updates, and the coordination of a 60-day review with the State Housing and Community Development Department. The project requires full compliance with the California Environmental Quality Control Act and state housing laws to achieve timely certification and adoption. The contract will be based on the County's Standard Personal Services Agreement, with certain terms subject to negotiation. Award selection is based on the best interest of the County rather than the lowest cost. Respondents must submit electronic proposals via the County e-Procurement Portal by December 4, 2026, including a pricing breakdown that separates the optional component from the primary work. Compliance requirements include adherence to economic sanctions regarding Russia's actions in Ukraine, submission of proof of insurance, and agreement to government audits. The project is managed by Leticia Swanson and Jessica Moore in Redding, California, and requires the selected consultant to provide a detailed project schedule including milestones and public engagement opportunities.