Capitola Municode #RFP - Demographic & Mapping Consulting Services

Demographic and Mapping Consulting Services for District-Based Elections Transition – City of Capitola

This opportunity involves the City of Capitola seeking expert consulting services to support its potential transition from at-large to by-district elections, ensuring compliance with the California Voting Rights Act. - Government Buyer: - City of Capitola (Santa Cruz County, California) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Demographic and mapping consulting services - Lead demographer to draw district maps - Demographic analysis and mapping for electoral districting - Collaboration with City legal counsel, staff, and City Council - Incorporation of public input throughout the process - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in municipal districting/redistricting - Proven track record assisting California public agencies with similar transitions - Firm fixed price contract structure

Description

The City of Capitola is seeking proposals from individual consultants or consulting firms to provide demographic and mapping consulting services. The consultant will assist the City in transitioning from at-large elections to by-district elections, in compliance with the California Voting Rights Act. The selected demographer will lead the drawing of district maps and collaborate with the City's legal counsel, staff, and City Council, incorporating public input throughout the process. The contract is expected to be firm fixed price, with proposals due by April 20, 2026.

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