Santa Cruz Opengov #RFP No. PW-0290

Consulting Services for Downtown Expansion Plan Development Impact Fee and Nexus Study

The City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department is soliciting consulting services for a Nexus Study related to development impact fees for the Downtown Plan Expansion area. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Cruz, Public Works Department - Scope of Work: - Conduct a Nexus Study for development impact fees in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act (AB 1600, California Government Code Sections 66000 – 66025) - Review, validate, and update buildout assumptions and infrastructure cost estimates provided by the City - Project initiation and data review - Needs assessment - Nexus and proportionality analysis - Fee structure development - Preparation of the Nexus Study report - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services for Nexus Study (1 engagement) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a consulting services solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposals must be submitted via the City’s procurement portal - Compliance with insurance, environmental policies, and local business preferences - No prevailing wage requirements - Contract period is six months with possible renewals

Description

The City of Santa Cruz is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to prepare a Nexus Study for development impact fees in compliance with California's Mitigation Fee Act (AB 1600) for the Downtown Plan Expansion area. The study will validate and update buildout assumptions and infrastructure cost estimates to justify appropriate impact fee rates. The project includes tasks such as data review, needs assessment, nexus analysis, fee structure development, and preparation of the Nexus Study. Proposals are due by April 23, 2026, and the contract period is six months with possible renewals.

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