The consultant will work under the direction and guidance of staff from the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG). AMBAG will assist the consultant in coordinating work with the Southern Monterey Bay Coastal Erosion Workgroup and the public. The consultant will be responsible for solicitation of input from the general public, public agencies and the private sector, using information approved by AMBAG staff. The selected consultant or consultant team will be expected to describe all proposed work necessary to complete the scope as shown, or propose, justify and describe an alternative work scope. The technical proposal shall include a detailed task specific budget.