South Santa Rosa Specific Plan

The South Santa Rosa Specific Plan is a comprehensive land use and environmental planning initiative led by the City of Santa Rosa to guide the future development of a 1,900-acre area in southern Santa Rosa, California. The project aims to establish a framework for residential, commercial, and transportation improvements while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is the central deliverable, requiring detailed assessment of potential impacts on sensitive natural communities, special-status species such as the burrowing owl and California tiger salamander, wetlands, and cultural resources. Mitigation measures must conform to standards set by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, including adherence to the 2012 Burrowing Owl Mitigation Guidelines and submission of required permits such as Incidental Take Permits and Limited Streambed Alteration agreements. The plan integrates coordination with tribal communities per AB 52 and SB 18, mandating consultation protocols to protect confidential cultural resources and ensure repatriation obligations are met. The project site is located within Santa Rosa and unincorporated Sonoma County, with all inspections, monitoring, and final acceptance responsibilities held by the City of Santa Rosa as Lead Agency and CDFW as Trustee and Responsible Agency. No traditional contract structure or procurement elements are present in the documentation; this is solely an environmental planning and regulatory compliance effort, not a formal acquisition transaction. The solicitation does not include a solicitation number, contract type, pricing data, or award evaluation criteria. There are no FAR clauses, packaging or marking requirements, payment details, accounting codes, contracting officer representatives, or contractor representations typically found in federal procurements. Instead, the process revolves around CEQA compliance, with deliverables centered on environmental documentation submitted to the State Clearinghouse and reviewed by state and local agencies. Primary contact for submissions and inquiries is Conor McKay, Senior Planner at the City of Santa Rosa, with supplemental technical support from Rajeev Bhatia. The public comment period for the Notice of Preparation ran from August 7 to September 5, 2025, with the Notice of Completion posted on August 12, 2025. All submissions are to be mailed or delivered in hard copy, with no electronic portal specified, and compliance with the California Natural Diversity Database protocols, CDFW survey standards, and related state and federal wildlife laws is mandatory for project approval.