Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Planning Services Division of the Community Development Department requires the services of two (2) consulting firms to assist them in the preparation of environmental documents for future land use and development projects as necessary, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This work requires experience and familiarity with CEQA, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State planning and zoning laws. The services to be provided will also require familiarity with local policies and regulations such as the recently adopted 2035 San Leandro General Plan, Zoning Code and Municipal Code. It is expected that the majority of services will involve the environmental review of current planning projects under the California Environmental Quality Act on an as-needed basis. Services may also be requested for the consultant to additionally serve as an on-call contract planner, with the additional responsibility of project management, including the preparation of staff reports, conditions of approval, and draft resolutions. At such time when the consultant’s services are required, Staff will forward a request for services, including a project description, any pertinent supporting information and technical studies, and copies of the proposed application [if available]. The consultant may be requested to provide additional services such as the preparation of supporting technical reports and studies for the project application or a peer review of applicantsubmitted materials. The consultant will evaluate the proposal and in turn provide a Scope of Work and Cost Estimate for services. Upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed, City staff will provide the selected consultant with the documentation necessary to complete the work. Supporting documents such as site plans, traffic studies, or other technical reports may be provided to the consultant in either print or electronic form. The consultant will work with staff and project applicants to gather the necessary information to ensure the final product adequately analyzes project impacts.