Seventh-Cycle Housing Element Update

The City of Costa Mesa is seeking a consultant to update its Seventh Cycle Housing Element, including community engagement, housing and zoning analysis, regulatory amendments, and environmental review.

City of Costa Mesa > Community Development Department


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RFP NO. 27-05
Dec 07, 2026 10:00 PM
Nov 04, 2026 06:00 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
stephanie.urueta@costamesaca.gov
+17147545305
77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The City seeks a multidisciplinary consultant team to prepare its 2029–2037 Housing Element update and support its adoption and certification by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The work includes monitoring regional housing allocation discussions; community outreach and engagement; review of existing housing policies and conditions; housing needs, sites inventory, constraints, and fair-housing analyses; and development of housing goals, policies, and programs. The consultant will also prepare any needed General Plan, Specific Plan, and Zoning Code amendments, including rezoning, and provide GIS and mapping materials. The scope includes environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, potentially including an environmental impact report and technical studies, as well as draft and final Housing Element documents, public presentations, and coordination through adoption and state certification. Proposals must include a technical response and a separate cost proposal. The anticipated contract term is three years with two one-year renewal options; ongoing implementation services may be authorized as optional work.

Classification Codes
NAICS925120Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development
PSCR545STUDY/HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP
Smart Codes
housing element planninghousing policy consultingenvironmental impact analysis
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 4, 2026-RFP Release Date
Nov 17, 2026 07:00 PM-Deadline for Written Questions
Nov 19, 2026-Responses to Questions Posted
Dec 07, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Jan 18, 2027-Tentative Interviews and Presentations (optional)
Tentatively scheduled for the week of January 18, 2027; may be held virtually at the City's discretion. Exact date and time are not specified.
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial general liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Business automobile liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' compensation
  • Professional errors and omissions liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Location
Local Preference:Local Requirement
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Seventh Cycle (2029-2037) Housing Element UpdateNov 03, 2026 12:18 PM
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