RFP - General Plan Sustainability or Environmental Justice Element and Associated CEQA Compliance Documents

Bell Gardens is seeking assistance from a contractor with the experience, capacity, and skills necessary to develop, draft and finalize the EJ Element. The selected contractor will ensure there will be extensive and diverse community input throughout each phase of work and take the EJ Element from the public engagement and consultation process through adoption by the City Council. The contractor will be expected to work closely with city staff from the Planning Division of the Community Development Department and other departments and agencies, as necessary. In order to ensure a fair and objective RFP process and evaluation, all questions and inquiries related to this RFP shall be addressed in writing to Steven Jones, City Planner, at sjones@bellgardens.org. The deadline for written questions and inquiries is Monday, August 29, 2022. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Questions, Inquiries and Answer Session 2:00 p.m., Tuesday August 16, 20222 Deadline for Questions and Inquiries 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2022 Bell Gardens reserves the right to refuse any or all proposals. The method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this time.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.