Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for the Preparation of Objective Design Standards f

The City of Goleta issued a solicitation to select a qualified consulting firm or partnership to develop objective design standards for residential and mixed-use development projects within the city. The project aims to establish clear, consistent guidelines to improve the design quality and regulatory clarity for future developments. The RFQ/RFP, identified as solicitation number RFQ/RFP - 2020-02, was posted on December 8, 2020, with a deadline for responses set for January 15, 2021. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541990, indicating services related to unspecified professional, scientific, and technical services, and is managed by the Planning and Environmental Review department of California. Interested firms were encouraged to submit their qualifications and proposals through the designated portal, with primary contact being Andy Newkirk, whose contact details include an email address and phone number. The scope of work emphasizes creating objective standards that will guide residential and mixed-use development projects, ensuring consistency and quality in urban planning efforts. The process is open to firms capable of delivering comprehensive design standards that align with the city’s planning goals, with the selected consultant expected to contribute significantly to the city’s development framework.