How to bid on Laguna Beach’s Comprehensive General Plan Update

What the City is buying

The City of Laguna Beach is seeking a consultant to update its Comprehensive General Plan and prepare an associated Environmental Impact Report. The Community Development Department issued this professional-services RFP to identify the highest-qualified consultant whose proposal best meets the RFP and Scope of Services.

The selected consultant will enter into an agreement with the City. Compensation and contract length are subject to final City and/or City Council approval.

Key date and deadline

The RFP was published October 14, 2026. Proposals are due December 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline. The provided information does not state what happens to a proposal received after the deadline, so plan to complete submission early.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity suits qualified consultants offering professional services for a Comprehensive General Plan update and an associated Environmental Impact Report. Review the RFP and Attachment A to confirm that your team can address the full Scope of Services.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation’s PlanetBids listing through the “View original source” option. The scope, dates, and document list are public; PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.

To download documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City of Laguna Beach. Review the RFP, Attachment A, and the agreement template in Attachment B, then submit your proposal through the portal before the due date.

Prepare a complete, competitive proposal

Use the RFP and Attachment A as your checklist. Address the stated Scope of Services directly, organize your response so evaluators can find each answer, and explain how your proposed team would deliver the requested work.

Review the template agreement and any addenda while preparing your response. Leave time to check that your files are complete and that the electronic submission is finished before the deadline.