III. SCOPE OF SERVICES In relation to individual Projects, consultant(s) or firm(s) shall perform or provide planning, GIS, data collection and processing, & media management services (including graphic design and website management) for Projects as specified in task orders issued pursuant to any contract awarded pursuant to this RFQ. While it is not possible to list all the services that may be requested by MCSOAR to support the division in planning, GIS, data, and media management during the term of the parent contract, project-specific requests may include, or be similar in nature to, the following: Planning services: • Various planning services related to a project or issue which may include, but is not limited to, the development of policies/regulations, visual renderings, site plan alternatives, or creation of short- and long-term planning documents, such as master plans, project standards and templates, etc. • Environmental analysis and reviews as requested, including preparing any required technical studies to complete CEQA and NEPA documents. Anticipated environmental analyses include §15183 exemptions, (mitigated) negative declarations, and environmental impact reports. Specific environmental study areas of interest include biological resources, hydrology/water resources, and archaeological/tribal cultural resources. • Conceptual designs to solicit input and identify preferred options prior to development of construction plans. The Consultant may be required to examine and present project alternatives. • Project management activities and the scope of activities such as coordinating and being responsible for scheduling meetings, managing the project schedule, preparing and distributing minutes/notes, field reviews, tracking action items for MCSOAR and subcontractors, and preparing submissions for MCSOAR. • NEPA and CEQA Document Preparation – e.g., §15183 Exemptions, Addendums, Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports • Botanical and Wildlife Field Surveys • Geotechnical Studies • Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Water Resources Analyses • Visual Impact Analyses • Design Concepts and Review • Archeological and Cultural Resource Studies • Transportation and Trails Planning GIS services: • Create static maps using predetermined color and font specifications. • Manipulate spatial data in a GIS environment. • Create and maintain dynamic web maps using ArcGIS online. • Create and maintain GIS data sets for the division. Data services: • Assist with data collection efforts, including collection methodology design (including through use of data collection devices and / or in-situ observations), familiarity of data collection devices (such as trail counters, trail cameras, Survey 123, etc.), and necessary install of data collection devices and routine data collection. • Ability to process a variety of data, ex. Mapping of GPS data points and performing spatial analyses; data manipulation in Excel or similar programs; possible statistical analysis of data. • Ability to present data results in an acceptable and professional format. Media Management Services: • Assist with the development of campaigns and educational materials (virtual and printed) relevant to the division, including assistance with conceptualization*, graphic design, and printing / publishing of materials. o Knowledge of graphic design software and ability to import and manipulate spatial data for cartographic improvements. o Creation of templates for repetitive projects • Assist with the technical management of web-pages in various formats. Ability to design professional looking web projects and update them over time. Knowledge of embedding media into websites, and how to link a website to a mobile application.
