Commission authorizes airport planning RFP and reviews trails RFP; economic-development updates include Natrium outreach and senior-housing assistance

Jan 12, 2026

The commission authorized an RFP for airport planning, reviewed proposals and committee selection process for a federally-funded trails RAISE grant, and heard updates on potential nuclear-site outreach and possible grant assistance for senior housing in Gridley.

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Economic development staff told the board on Jan. 12 that the county posted an RFP for engineering services related to the RAISE Trails grant and received four proposals; staff recommended forming a three-person subcommittee (staff + 1–2 commissioners) to score and recommend a consultant when the federal grant agreement is signed. The federal project officer has not yet signed the grant agreement, but staff said having a preferred firm ready would expedite work once the agreement is executed.

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