Regional Transportation Planning & Environmental Compliance Consulting

The contract involves providing specialized consulting services to support the development of the Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy for Merced County, with a focus on environmental compliance and sustainable planning goals. The work will include conducting environmental impact analysis, performing greenhouse gas modeling, and ensuring alignment with state mandates such as the California Environmental Quality Act and Senate Bill 375, which require integrated land use and transportation planning to reduce vehicle emissions. The contractor will be tasked with delivering technical expertise that supports regional planning efforts while meeting legal and regulatory requirements for sustainability and environmental documentation. This subcontract falls under the NAICS code 541620 for environmental consulting services and is issued by the Merced County Association of Governments in California. The contract is positioned to facilitate coordinated planning across jurisdictions, with performance expected within the geographic boundaries of Merced County. Although specific deadlines or deliverables are not detailed, the work is tied to a broader regional planning initiative referenced through the CEQA.net project portal, indicating an active and ongoing environmental review process that demands timely, accurate, and legally defensible analysis to guide future transportation investments and land use decisions.