The City seeks to engage a qualified consultant or team of consultants to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Proposed Specific Plan, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The scope of work encompasses the following key areas: • Technical Studies: Conduct specialized technical studies to address the unique environmental challenges of the Specific Plan area. • Scoping & Notices: Manage the preparation of all required CEQA notices, including the Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Notice of Determination (NOD). • Environmental Analysis: Establish significance thresholds, collect and analyze baseline data, and prepare EIR maps. • Alternatives & Impact Evaluation: Develop and evaluate project alternatives, ensuring compliance with CEQA requirements. • Document Preparation & Review: Oversee the completion of the Administrative Draft EIR, Screen Check Draft, Public Review Draft EIR, and Final EIR. • CEQA Compliance: Prepare CEQA Findings and, if necessary, a Statement of Overriding Considerations. • Public Engagement & Hearings: Coordinate and attend public hearings, facilitating ongoing engagement with key stakeholders throughout the process. • Collaborative Coordination: Collaborate closely with the Specific Plan Team, including the City, Mare Island Company (MIC), and specific plan consultants, as well as key local and regional agencies such as the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD), Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District (VFWD), Vallejo Unified School District (VUSD), SolTrans, Solano County, Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), and Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA).
