When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 1, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Vernon. The work is located in Vernon, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Urban planning and development standards consulting firm. Experience reviewing zoning codes, ordinances, and permitting processes. Expertise in California planning regulations and environmental compliance. Proven experience facilitating stakeholder outreach and public meetings. Track record supporting public hearings and municipal code adoption.

Development Standards Review and Update Consulting Services (Due October 1, 2026)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Vernon, California, United StatesPosted: September 17, 2026Deadline: October 1, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Vernon seeks a qualified consultant to review and update its development standards, ordinances, and permitting processes. The scope includes stakeholder outreach, environmental compliance, public hearing materials, and support through city council adoption.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have expertise in completing comprehensive zoning ordinance updates
Must have expertise with development standards for higher density/mixed-use developments
Must have experience with public outreach
Must have knowledge of the local area or region
Must submit a proposal valid for at least 90 days
Must provide a redline markup of the City's standard form services agreement if exceptions are proposed
Must submit an Affidavit of Non-Collusion
Must maintain required insurance coverage including automobile, commercial general liability, professional errors and omissions, and workers' compensation

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Proposals are due on or before October 1st, 2026.

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Vernon

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Vernon, California, is seeking consulting services to conduct a comprehensive review of its current development standards and recommend updates that reflect current best practices, applicable regulations, and the city's long-term planning objectives.

The selected consultant will initiate the project through a kickoff meeting with city staff to establish key issues, expectations, communication protocols, and tentative timelines. The work will include reviewing and assessing existing development standards and related ordinances, as well as evaluating permitting and development review processes.

The consultant will conduct meetings with city staff, developers, engineers, building inspectors, planners, and other stakeholders, and will attend or facilitate workshops and public meetings as appropriate. Services will also include preparing, posting, and filing appropriate environmental documents for compliance, developing presentation materials and reports for public hearings and city council approval, and assisting with related meetings and hearings.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 1, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Vernon. The work is located in Vernon, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Urban planning and development standards consulting firm
Experience reviewing zoning codes, ordinances, and permitting processes
Expertise in California planning regulations and environmental compliance
Proven experience facilitating stakeholder outreach and public meetings
Track record supporting public hearings and municipal code adoption

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