Description
The City of Lodi seeks a qualified planning consultancy to (1) update its 2050 General Plan, (2) develop two separate Master Plans for designated Sphere of Influence growth areas (approximately 500 acres and 800 acres), and (3) create a strategic growth framework for future south‑ and west‑side expansion, including regional transportation coordination and CEQA compliance. The consultant will lead visioning, policy updates, land‑use and circulation design, infrastructure financing analysis, public engagement, and implementation planning. Deliverables must be completed within roughly three years, with a final draft due Summer 2029. The contract will be awarded in February 2027 after a competitive RFP process that includes a virtual Q&A (week of Nov 9 2026) and finalist interviews (week of Dec 14 2026).
• Update outdated General Plan elements to align with current California law (SB 743, AB 2097, etc.).
• Prepare two detailed Master Plans (South Study Area ~500 acres; East‑Side Industrial/Business Park ~800 acres) covering land‑use, zoning, design standards, infrastructure, financing (CFDs, impact fees).
• Develop a strategic growth framework for future SOI expansion west and south of current city limits.
• Coordinate with San Joaquin County and regional agencies on multimodal transportation and future ACE commuter‑rail station connectivity.
• Conduct CEQA tiered analysis or EIR addendum as needed.
• Lead extensive public outreach (workshops, surveys, online engagement) and produce implementation matrices, phasing plans, and financing strategies.