Land Use Planning and Entitlement Consulting

The contract entails comprehensive land use planning and entitlement consulting services focused on securing approvals for a general plan amendment, zone change, and parcel map adjustments within the City of Bakersfield. The work requires close coordination with the City’s Planning Division to navigate administrative processes, ensure regulatory alignment, and prepare documentation necessary for public hearings and official review. A critical component of the scope includes full compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, encompassing environmental analysis, mitigation measures, and preparation of required CEQA documents to support project approval. The consultant is responsible for managing all facets of the entitlement process, from initial application submission through final approval, including interaction with city staff, community stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. Services extend to facilitating public engagement, addressing community concerns, and ensuring all procedural and legal requirements are met to avoid delays or legal challenges. The project is conducted under a subcontract arrangement with the City of Bakersfield as the overseeing agency, and all performance activities are centered within Bakersfield, California, with no specified set-aside provisions or additional funding classifications.