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Bid Title

RFP for Professional Services - Local Coastal Program, Implementation Plan Update

Issuing Agency

Half Moon Bay city

Location

California

Published Date

Jan 20, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 23, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

2026-001

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Project Description

Bid Number:	2026-001
Bid Title:	RFP for Professional Services - Local Coastal Program, Implementation Plan Update
Category:	All other RFP's
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Half Moon Bay will amend its Certified LCP with a comprehensive update to the LCP IP—Zoning maps, zoning and subdivision codes to align the plan with the updated LUP and new state laws. Smaller updates to Municipal Code chapters outside of the Implementation Plan will be necessary to create internal consistency and update minor permitting processes, such as sign permits, tree permits, and landscape and architectural review. Objectives: Develop the zoning and procedural codes to implement the LUP, including measures to implement climate adaptation policies and vegetation management for fire safety. Update the IP to promote social equity and environmental justice including the fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, incomes, and national origins. Create internal consistency with City planning documents and within the Municipal Code. Consider mapping the CDP Categorical Exclusion Areas identified in the current IP. Consider mapping the Workforce Housing Overlay identified in the LUP. Incorporate procedures for complying with housing laws passed since the 2020 LUP update that apply in the Coastal Zone. Overhaul the IP to make it easier to use and update incrementally. The City of Half Moon Bay is searching for a Consultant with professional -level public or private sector experience developing implementation regulations for policy-level documents. Please review the attached RFP, included instructions and critical dates. DATE MILESTONE Tuesday, January 20, 2026 RFP issued Friday, February 6, 2026 (5:00 PM) Deadline for questions via email Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Response to questions via email and posted on City website Thursday, February 12, 2026 (1:00PM) Question and Answer Webinar Monday, February 23, 2026 (5:00 PM) Submission deadline for proposals Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Highest ranked proposers notified of selection for interview (if necessary) Monday, March 9 – Thursday, March 12 Interviews with highest ranked proposers Monday, March 23, 2026 Selection of Consultant Team Publication Date/Time: 1/20/2026 3:00 PM Closing Date/Time: 2/23/2026 5:00 PM Contact Person: Leslie Lacko, Community Development Director llacko@halfmoonbay.gov 650-726-8281 Qualifications: Refer to RFP for all qualifications and conditions. Related Documents: Implementation Plan Update RFP

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Local Coastal Program, Implementation Plan Update

Date of Issue: January 20, 2026

Due Date: February 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST

City of Half Moon Bay

501 Main Street

Half Moon Bay, CA 94403

www.halfmoonbay.gov

Leslie Lacko

Community Development Director

LLacko@halfmoonbay.gov

650-726-8281

City of Half Moon Bay

RFP: Implementation Plan Update

Project Overview

The City of Half Moon Bay is comprehensively updating the Implementation Plan of its Local

Coastal Program (LCP). An LCP must include a Land Use Plan (LUP) and an Implementation Plan

(IP). In 2020, the City completed a comprehensive update of its LUP. The IP was scheduled for a

later update. The LUP contains the primary policies governing land use and development within

the city limits and, since 2020, has functioned as the prevailing document where a conflict exists

between the existing IP and the LUP.

The LUP was developed as a forward-looking document, having anticipated the Sixth Cycle Housing

Element requirements as well as the need for climate change adaptation. It was developed based,

in part, on a vulnerability assessment of the impacts of sea level rise and includes associated

policies. The IP functions as the City’s zoning and development code. It will be updated to

incorporate zoning, procedures, and building standards necessary to carry out policies in the LUP,

to ensure internal consistency within the City’s Municipal Code, to make it easier to use, and easier

to update incrementally for years to come.

Project Goal

The City of Half Moon Bay will amend its Certified LCP with a comprehensive update to the LCP

IP—Zoning maps, zoning and subdivision codes to align the plan with the updated LUP and new

state laws. Smaller updates to Municipal Code chapters outside of the Implementation Plan will be

necessary to create internal consistency and update minor permitting processes, such as sign

permits, tree permits, and landscape and architectural review.

Objectives:

• Develop the zoning and procedural codes to implement the LUP, including measures to

implement climate adaptation policies and vegetation management for fire safety.

• Update the IP to promote social equity and environmental justice including the fair

treatment of people of all races, cultures, incomes, and national origins.

• Create internal consistency with City planning documents and within the Municipal Code.

• Consider mapping the CDP Categorical Exclusion Areas identified in the current IP.

• Consider mapping the Workforce Housing Overlay identified in the LUP.

• Incorporate procedures for complying with housing laws passed since the 2020 LUP update

that apply in the Coastal Zone.

• Overhaul the IP to make it easier to use and update incrementally.

Introducing Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay is a small coastal community located about 30 miles south of San Francisco, offering

a variety of unique attractions and open space amenities. As the oldest settlement in San Mateo

County. Set between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Half Moon Bay has

remained relatively isolated and, as a result, offers a small-town refuge for the urbanized greater

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City of Half Moon Bay

RFP: Implementation Plan Update

Bay Area. Its coastal setting, along with its enduring agricultural heritage, are treasured by

residents. It is also a place where citizens care about the quality of architecture, individual

neighborhoods and their connection with nature. Half Moon Bay’s mild climate, historic

downtown, rural scenery and eclectic residential neighborhoods all contribute to the city’s

charming ambiance. Half Moon Bay reflects a rich cultural heritage shaped by strong Portuguese

and Mexican influences. These communities have played a vital role in the city’s agricultural,

maritime, and civic development, contributing enduring traditions, cuisine, celebrations, and values

that continue to define the character of the region. Tourism drives the City’s economy, although

Half Moon Bay is always seeking to diversify to create a more resilient economy. Either way, the City

is committed to protecting and enhancing robust coastal public access and scenic views.

Background

The City of Half Moon Bay is one of only two local governments that lie entirely within the Coastal

Zone. The City’s LUP is both a part of its certified Local Coastal Program (LCP) and the Land Use

Element of its General Plan. The City’s Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances, Zoning Maps and other

implementation tools contained in Titles 17 and 18 of the City’s Municipal Code, make up the IP.

Titles 14 and 15 include code sections related to other planning permits that require updating.

The IP was first certified in 1996 and included the zoning code, map, and subdivision code

necessary to implement provisions of the 1996 Land Use Plan. Since certification, the IP has been

amended numerous times, mostly to refine project-specific land use and zoning designations or

add new procedures. However, the IP has not been comprehensively updated since it was

originally certified in 1996.

The LUP contains an Appendix that details the IP zoning map changes and code changes necessary

to bring the IP into alignment with the LUP. Appendix A includes a summary of the development

review process and details 42 zoning map changes and 26 subdivision and zoning ordinance

changes that were known to be necessary at the time the 2020 LUP was certified. The

Comprehensive Zoning Code Update is also an opportunity to overhaul the City’s existing Zoning

and Subdivision Ordinances to effectively implement new Housing and Safety Elements in the

General Plan, be more user friendly, remove antiquated and outdated processes and

requirements, and provide a strong foundation for the City to move forward in the coming decades

for clarity, usability, and effectiveness.

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City of Half Moon Bay

RFP: Implementation Plan Update

Role of Consultant

The Consultant will work collaboratively with City Staff and will be responsible for producing the

deliverables in Project Tasks 1 through 7 below. Much of the work can be conducted remotely;

however, the City prefers that the consultant appears in-person at any in-person community meetings

and at all public hearings. For the Community Outreach task, the consultant will be responsible for

preparing the materials detailed in Task 4 as well as facilitating any community, stakeholder, and

working group meetings.

1. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

a. The Consultant for this project will be selected based on professional qualifications,

experience and demonstrated competence. The selected Consultant must have

professional-level public or private sector experience developing implementation

regulations for policy-level documents, such as General Plans and Land Use Plans. Direct

experience developing zoning and development code is preferred.

b. Previous California Coastal Zone planning experience will be considered a key criterion for

selection. Evidence of the successful Local Coastal Program development and/or

amendments thereto within the last ten (10) years is highly desirable.

c. Ability to communicate effectively, meet schedules, coordinate activities with multiple

parties, and work within budget limitations.

d. Experience with municipal Zoning and Development Code updates that address updated

Housing and Safety Elements for projects located in California jurisdictions.

2. ELIGIBILITY

All individuals and firms meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit. The City is

sending the RFP directly to firms and individuals that are believed to possess the relevant experience

and qualifications and posting on the City’s website.

3. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The project has four main work products:

1) Develop a Community Outreach Plan and associated materials.

2) Develop a memo analyzing and identifying needed code amendments.

3) Draft LCP and Municipal Code amendments and prepare public hearing materials.

4) Complete LCP IP Amendment Application

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City of Half Moon Bay

RFP: Implementation Plan

The project has four main work products:

5) Develop a Community Outreach Plan and associated materials.

6) Develop a memo analyzing and identifying needed code amendments.

7) Draft LCP and Municipal Code amendments and prepare public hearing materials.

8) Complete LCP IP Amendment Application

The following scope of services should be addressed in the proposal. Summary of Tasks:

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

Task 4

Task 5

Task 6

Task 7

General Project Management & Communication

Project Kickoff

Identify IP and Municipal Code Amendments

Community Outreach

Environmental Compliance

Draft Updates to IP and Municipal Code

Amendment Hearings

Task 1 – General Management & Communication

Consultant is expected to work closely and collaboratively with City Staff throughout the project.

Consultant must provide regular communication on project status (meetings could be via

teleconference) and schedule updates, project budget, potential issues/challenges, and other items of

interest or concern.

DELIVERABLES: Regular meeting agendas and notes. Regular invoicing.

Task 2 – Project Kickoff

Consultant and City staff will conduct a kickoff meeting to introduce key project team members,

define roles and communication protocols, and review the project schedule, invoicing process, and

budget.

DELIVERABLES: Kickoff meeting agenda and notes.

Task 3 – Identify IP and Municipal Code Amendments

Conduct research and analysis of plans, policies, and municipal code, and possibly develop a project

phasing plan to accomplish the following:

3.1. HMB Amendment & CDP Data Table. Prepare a table of LCP Amendments and Coastal

Development Permits approved since the 2020 LUP went into effect. (Completed with help

from City Staff to satisfy LCP Amendment Requirement).

3.2. Comparison Table. Prepare a table of comparisons that builds on attached Appendix A from

the LUP that outlines the changes necessary to develop an IP that is in alignment with the

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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