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RFP - 2021-06 - Professional Environmental Consulting Services to the Community Development Department REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2021-06 PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBMITTALS: Three (3) bound copies and one (1) electronic PDF file on a flash drive of the proposal in sealed envelope(s) must be received by the City of Rosemead’s City Clerk’s Office by no later than July 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. CONTACT PERSON: Lily Valenzuela, Planning & Economic Development Manager City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91770 (626) 569-2142 ltrinh@cityofrosemead.org PROPOSALS RECEIVED AFTER THE TIME AND DATE STATED ABOVE SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED. FACSIMILE AND E-MAIL PROPOSAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. INQUIRIES: Direct questions for clarification on Request for Proposal documents to Lily Valenzuela, Planning & Economic Development Manager at (626) 569-2142 or ltrinh@cityofrosemead.org MODIFICATIONS: Any modification of this Request for Proposal will be provided to consultants who request notification of any modifications. ISSUANCE DATE: July 1, 2021 City of Rosemead – Specific Plan Amendment 21-01 - Environmental Services Request for Proposal No. 2021-06 Page 2 of 12 INTRODUCTION Through this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) and evaluation process, the City of Rosemead is seeking a qualified consultant to provide professional environmental consulting services for the City of Rosemead. BACKGROUND The City of Rosemead is a suburb located in the San Gabriel Valley, 10 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. It is bounded on the north by the cities of Temple City and San Gabriel, on the west by Monterey Park, Alhambra, and the unincorporated Los Angeles County community of South San Gabriel, on the south by Montebello, plus by El Monte and South El Monte on the east. The City is 5.5 square miles (2,344-acres) in size. Rosemead is a working-class suburb with a diverse population base. According to the 2020 Census, the City had a population of 54,058. The estimated makeup of the City was 4.1% White, 0.5% African American, 61.7% Asian, 32.6% Hispanic/Latino (of any race), and 1.6% Non- Hispanic Other. THE ORGANIZATION Rosemead operates under the Council/Manager form of government. The City Council is elected at large to four years, overlapping terms. The Mayor is elected by a majority vote of the City Council and rotates each year. The City Manager is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Council. The Community Development Department serves under direction of the Director of Community Development. The Community Development Department combines the functions of Building & Safety, Economic Development, and Planning. PROJECT OVERVIEW In 2018, the City of Rosemead adopted the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan for properties located along Garvey Avenue between New Avenue and Charlotte Avenue. City of Rosemead – Specific Plan Amendment 21-01 - Environmental Services Request for Proposal No. 2021-06 Page 3 of 12 The plan is a powerful tool to streamline developments of the corridor by expediting the land use entitlement process. The Garvey Avenue Specific Plan creates a "sense of place" and strengthens the identity and image of Garvey Avenue, as well as expand opportunities for concentrated commercial, and residential uses that contribute to jobs and tax revenues to the community. Through the process and to date, the City has developed a close working relationship with developers and property owners within the corridor in developing their properties. The City pre-entitled the development of 892 residential units and approximately 1.18 million square foot of commercial developments within the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan. As such, new developments are not required to go through a lengthy and time-consuming planning entitlement process or additional environmental studies such as an Environmental Impact Report. The adoption of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan has attracted property owners to develop their vacant land. On June 6, 2021, the City received a Specific Plan Amendment application to rezone two parcels located within the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan (project site shown below), at 7539 and 7545 Garvey Avenue (APN Nos. 5286-022-009 and 5286-022-010). The applicant is requesting to rezone both parcels from Garvey Specific Plan (GSP) to Garvey Specific Plan, Incentivized Mixed- Use (GSP-MU) for the development of a seven-story, residential/commercial mixed-use development consisting of 75 residential apartment units and 6,346 square feet of commercial floor area. A copy of the plans (8.5” x 11”) are attached as Attachment “D.” Electronic copies of the plans are available upon request. Please note the plans are currently in review. The proposed land use change is in response to commercial market changes. Although the development standards differ between the GSP and GSP-MU zones (see Table 3.4 Development Standards in Attachment “E”), the zone change would be consistent with the overall intent of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan and the adjacent zoning. In addition, the proposed zone change will not result in any increase to the realistic buildout identified in the Draft EIR of 892 City of Rosemead – Specific Plan Amendment 21-01 - Environmental Services Request for Proposal No. 2021-06 Page 4 of 12 residential dwelling units and 1.18 million square feet of commercial development within the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan. FIRM QUALIFICATIONS In selecting one firm to provide these services, the City of Rosemead seeks the following qualifications: 1. Education, experience, and background in environmental consulting. 2. Qualifications of the Proposal Team. Has the firm been in this type of business for a reasonable length of time? Are referenced prior consulting engagements clearly related to the scope of services desired? Were clients of this firm satisfied that they received high quality professional work? 3. Adequacy of the consultant’s staff to perform the work, including sufficient depth of staff to ensure completion in the event the assigned principals or project managers are unable to perform their duties. 4. Outstanding communication and work skills, including the ability to work in a team environment within a demanding public atmosphere. 5. Documentation of errors and omissions insurance, other insurance as required by City policy, and equal employment opportunity as required by law. 6. For continuing services subject to annual renewal, willingness to participate in an annual cost-effectiveness and performance evaluation in writing by the City’s Finance Director and Community Development Director prior to contract renewal. PROPOSAL REVIEW Selection will follow these steps: 1. Proposal Review: Upon receiving a satisfactory number of proposals, candidates and firms will be evaluated by Community Development personnel. If needed, the best- qualified firms will be invited to participate in an interview. 2. Interview: If needed, a panel consisting of at least three (3) staff members from the City of Rosemead will interview firm/s. Each firm will be given an hour’s space, with the first 10 minutes allocated for a brief presentation. Work samples are encouraged; fancy audio-visual presentations are discouraged. 3. Professional Services Agreement: Upon identification of a preferred provider, the Director of Community Development or his/her designee will request a Professional Services Agreement subject to negotiation of precise work program, terms of payment, and other City requirements. City of Rosemead – Specific Plan Amendment 21-01 - Environmental Services Request for Proposal No. 2021-06 Page 5 of 12 BACKGROUND INFORMATION All proposals shall include the following material: 1. Contact Information: name, address, and contact information including fax, e-mail, and other means of contacting the firm. 2. Firm Profile: Include size and organization, rates, functions and capabilities, and firm philosophy. 3. Relevant Experience and Skills: focusing on the specific needs identified in this proposal, including a description of at least three (but no more than six) prior assignments of the firm within the past five years in which services similar in scope to those outlined in this RFP. Each description must be limited to one page. For each of these prior assignments, provide the following: a. The name of the organization, mailing address, contact name, and telephone number. b. The dates during which the services were performed. c. A summary of the products delivered for the contracted work. 4. Project Approach, where applicable: Include an outline of how services would be made available to the City. 5. Project Team: Include precise designation of responsible principals and project managers handling day-to-day work program; names and resumes of back-up personnel supporting the project managers; and designation of an alternate project manager in the event illness or other occurrence prevents the project managers from overseeing the contract. 6. Resumes of Key Project Personnel demonstrating experience and capabilities in the subject areas requested. 7. Documentation of Recent Projects specifically addressing the types of work products and activities contained in the request for proposals; the budget employed; references or contacts currently available to answer City questions. 8. Current and Accessible References: References must have experience with the particular individuals assigned rather than to the firm. Proposal should be clear and correct with respect to what firm the respondent was with when performing the work. 9. Falsification of work experience by documenting projects not handled by the firm or individuals will be grounds to eliminate the proposal from further consideration. 10. Cost breakdown: A bid proposal for the initial study and Negative Declaration (ND), Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), or Environmental Impact Report (EIR) with a dollar amount break down is requested along with hourly rates for the team’s personnel. City of Rosemead – Specific Plan Amendment 21-01 - Environmental Services Request for Proposal No. 2021-06 Page 6 of 12 11. Timeline: A detailed timeline should be provided for the environmental documents, including the initial study and either an ND, MND, or EIR proposal. DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS The sole source of contact regarding this RFP is Annie Lao, Associate Planner at (626) 569-2142 or ltrinh@cityofrosemead.org. 1. To be considered, please submit three (3) bound copies of your proposal and one (1) unbound reproducible copy of the proposal in sealed envelope(s) that shall be clearly marked: “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2021-06 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES DO NOT OPEN WITH REGULAR MAIL” 2. All proposals must be received at the address below no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 19, 2021. 3. All proposals received will be date and time stamped. Proposals received after the due date and time will be returned unopened. 4. Proposals must be addressed to: City of Rosemead City Clerk’s Office Attn: Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91770 Faxed or e-mailed proposals will not be accepted. Hand carried proposals will be accepted before the response due date and time at the address above during normal business hours of 7:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The City of Rosemead City Hall is closed on Fridays. ATTACHMENTS: A. Zoning and General Plan Land Use Maps B. Scope of Work C. Distribution List D. Preliminary Plans (Site Plan, Floor Plan, and Elevations) E. Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Table 3.4 Development Standards City of Rosemead – Specific Plan Amendment 21-01 - Environmental Services Request for Proposal No. 2021-06 Page 7 of 12 Attachment “A” – Zoning and Land Use Maps City of Rosemead – Specific Plan Amendment 21-01 - Environmental Services Request for Proposal No. 2021-06 Page 8 of 12 City of Rosemead – Specific Plan Amendment 21-01 - Environmental Services Request for Proposal No. 2021-06 Page 9 of 12 Attachment “B” – Scope of Work CEQA Related Tasks: 1. Project Scoping i. Research and Investigation ii. Agency Consultation iii. Field Reconnaissance iv. Initial Study v. Notice of Preparation 2. Preparation of Administrative Draft ND, MND, or EIR ii. Executive Summary iii. Introduction and Purpose iv. Project Description v. Cumulative Projects to be Considered Environmental Analysis (a) Aesthetics (b) Agricultural Resources (c) Air Quality (d) Biological Resources (e) Cultural Resources (f) Geology and Soils (g) Hazards and Hazardous Materials (h) Hydrology and Water Quality (i) Land Use (j) Mineral Resources (k) Noise (l) Population and Housing (m) Public Services (n) Recreation (o) Transportation/Traffic (p) Tribal Cultural Resources (q) Utilities and Service Systems vi. Growth Inducement vii. Cumulative Impacts viii. Graphic Exhibits 3. Draft ND, MND, or EIR i. Preliminary Draft ND, MND, or EIR (noticing, recording, etc.) ii. Completion of the Draft ND, MND, or EIR (noticing, recording, etc.) 4. Final ND, MND, or EIR i. Response to comments – administrative final Draft ND, MND, or EIR ii.. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (if required) iii. Final ND, MND, or EIR (noticing, recording, etc.) City of Rosemead – Specific Plan Amendment 21-01 - Environmental Services Request for Proposal No. 2021-06 Page 10 of 12 5. Finding and Statement of Overriding Considerations (if required) 6. Project Coordination, Meetings and Public Hearings (Meeting attendance at up to five meetings and/or public hearings - Planning Commission and City Council) City of Rosemead – Specific Plan Amendment 21-01 - Environmental Services Request for Proposal No. 2021-06 Page 11 of 12 Attachment “C” – Distribution List Comprehensive Planning Services Attn: Joann Lombardo 2916 Clay Street Newport Beach, CA 92663 Phone: (949) 243-5274 Email: joann@jalcps.com Morse Planning Group Attn: Collette L. Morse 145 North C Street Irvine, CA 92618-2027 Tustin, CA 92780 Phone: (949) 466-9283 Email: cmorseplan@dslextreme.com MIG | Hogle Ireland Attn: Lisa Brownfield 537 S. Raymond Avenue Pasadena, California 91105 Phone: (626) 744-9872 Ext. 306 Email: lisab@migcom.com ECORP Consulting, Inc. Attn: Kathy Kondor 1801 East Park Court Place Building B, Suite 103 Santa Ana, CA 92701 Phone: (909) 307-0046 Email: ecorp@ecorpconsulting.com PCR Services Corporation 233 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 130 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Phone: (310) 451-4488 Fax: (310) 451-5279 Email: b.barakett@pcrnet.com T&B Planning, Inc. Attn: Connie Anderson 3200 El Camino Real Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92602 (714) 505-6360 Ext. 350 Email: canderson@tbplanning.com UltraSystems Environmental | WBE/DBE/SBE/WOSB 16431 Scientific Way Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 788-4900 Fax: (949) 788-4901 Phil Martin & Associates Attn: Phil Martin 1809 E. Dyer Road, Suite 301 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Phone: (949) 454-1800 Fax: (949) 454-1801 Email: pmartin@philmartinassociates.com SWCA Environmental Consultants 150 South Arroyo Parkway, 2nd Floor Pasadena, CA 91105 Phone: (626) 240-0587, EXT 6633 Fax: (626) 240-0607 Email: msullivan@swca.com Rincon Consultants, Inc. Attn: Joe Power 180 N. Ashwood Avenue Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 644-4455, EXT 12 Email: jpower@rinconconsultants.com LSA Associates, Inc. Attn: Lori Sellers 1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200 Riverside, CA 92507 Email: lori.sellers@lsa.net TRC Attn: Rameeta Garewal 123 Technology Drive Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 727-7390 Fax: (949) 727-7346 Email: rgarewal@trccompanies.com EnviCraft LLC Attn: Louis Utsumi, President P.O. Box 39568 Los Angeles, CA 90039 Phone: (213) 709-7528 Email: louis@envicraft.com Chambers Group, Inc. 5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 750 Santa Ana, CA 92707 Phone: (949) 261-5414 Fax: (714) 545-2255 Email: marketing@chambersgroupinc.com City of Rosemead – Specific Plan Amendment 21-01 - Environmental Services Request for Proposal No. 2021-06 Page 12 of 12 AEI-CASC Consulting Corporate Office Attn: Frank Colye 1470 Cooley Drive Colton, CA 92324 T: (909) 783-0101 x5370 F: (909) 783-0108 C: (951) 833-0878 Email: fcoyle@cascinc.com Civic Solutions Attn: Mary P. Wright 27362 Calle Arroyo San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675 Phone: 949-489-1442 Fax: 949-489-2408 Email: wright@civicsolutions.com *RFP IS OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES