Environmental Justice & Community Equity Assessment

The contract involves conducting an Environmental Justice & Community Equity Assessment for the City of Modesto to identify disadvantaged communities and evaluate the environmental equity impacts of existing and proposed policies. The work requires meaningful community engagement to ensure voices from underserved populations are heard and integrated into the assessment process, with a focus on historical and ongoing environmental burdens. The contractor will analyze data related to air quality, water access, hazardous facilities, and other environmental stressors, correlating them with demographic indicators such as income, race, and health outcomes to pinpoint areas of disproportionate impact. Based on the findings, the contractor must develop actionable policy recommendations to advance environmental equity as part of the city’s General Plan update. These recommendations should be grounded in community input and scientific analysis, aiming to guide equitable resource allocation, land use decisions, and environmental protections. The work is performed under a subcontract and is classified under NAICS code 541620, indicating it is an environmental consulting service. The project is linked to the City of Modesto’s broader planning goals and will culminate in a report that informs future municipal decision-making with a strong emphasis on justice, inclusion, and sustainability.