General Plan and Zoning Code Update Provider

The County of Merced is soliciting proposals for a professional provider to conduct a comprehensive update of its General Plan and Zoning Code over a 36-month project timeframe. The scope of work includes revising the Subdivision Code (Title 17) and Zoning Code (Title 18), preparing a legally defensible California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document, and updating land use maps. Key deliverables include an Existing Conditions Report, Fiscal Impact Analysis, and the final General Plan and Zoning documents. The project emphasizes the inclusion of updated elements regarding environmental justice, energy, drought resiliency, climate action, and safety. Award selection is based on a 100-point scoring system evaluating technical capability, familiarity with the county's needs, performance approach, comprehensiveness of the submission, and overall responsiveness. The county is not obligated to accept the lowest cost response. Bidders must provide a detailed cost proposal and adhere to a strict response format, including a signature page signed in blue ink. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Professional Liability, and Cyber Liability. The contract is subject to a fixed fee structure, and the county maintains the right to terminate for convenience with 30 days' written notice. All work products are the exclusive property of the county.