Planning Support Services, Environmental Planning Services, And Landscape Support Services

The City of Pomona Development Services/Planning Division is seeking to pre-qualify Planning, Landscaping, and Environmental Consultants under solicitation 2025-03 to augment staff in the review and approval of development projects. Planning Consultants will serve as lead planners for specific applications, managing projects and providing technical analysis. Landscape Consultants will review design plans for compliance with the California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO). Environmental planning support is required for the preparation of Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, and technical studies covering noise, traffic, air quality, greenhouse gas, energy, biological, and cultural resources. Proposals must be submitted by April 1, 2025, via the PlanetBids portal or in hardcopy. For professional services, the City utilizes a trade-off evaluation approach, prioritizing firm qualifications, technical skills, project methodology, and past performance over cost. All selected vendors must comply with City of Pomona procurement policies, including strict conflict of interest rules, the prohibition of bid splitting, and the requirement for a valid purchase order for any expenditure exceeding 5,000 dollars. Performance will be based in California, with final acceptance and payment processed through the City of Pomona Accounts Payable office upon verification of deliverables.