02/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/13/2026 10:13
The City of San Rafael (City) is soliciting proposals for consulting services for the preparation of a Specific Plan including environmental review and technical services.
Review the Request for Proposals
Selection Timeline
| Announcement | February 13, 2026 |
| Pre-Submittal Meeting (Optional) | February 23, 2026, 9:30am-10:30am, Pacific Time |
| Deadline for questions | February 27. 2026, 4:00pm, Pacific Time |
| RFP Responses Due | March 16, 2026, by 4:00pm, Pacific Time |
| Evaluationof RFPs | March 23, 2026 |
| ConsultantTeam Interview(s) (if applicable) | Week of March 30, 2026 |
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Contract Authorization by Council |
June of 2026* Anticipated |
This timeline is subject to change.
The City will hold a Pre-Bid Informational meeting on February 23, 2026 from 9:30 to 10:30am, Pacific Time to review the RFP.
Northgate Specific Plan RFP Zoom Meeting
https://cityofsanrafael-org.zoom.us/j/83434660419
Meeting ID: 834 3466 0419
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All requests for clarification regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing. Please email any questions to Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch, Planning Manager at [email protected] by February 27, 2026. All addenda, questions, and answers will be posted on the RFP webpage by March 3, 2026.
Complete responses must be received no later than 4:00 pm on March 16, 2026, at [email protected]. Finalists may be invited to a Consultant Team Interview, then recommended for selection to the San Rafael City Council.
RFP FOR NORTHGATE SPECIFIC PLAN
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Further information including the project documents and a how-to guide for first-time Bid Express users can be found on the San Rafael Bid Express home page at https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/39341/home. Please note that you will have to register for a free Bid Express account to view project solicitations and download documents.
Questions
All questions should be addressed to:
Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch, Planning Manager
City of San Rafael
Community Development Department
415-485-3094
[email protected]