Opportunity
South Pasadena Planet bids #CM26-02
Utility Users Tax Management Services for City of South Pasadena
Posted
April 16, 2026
Respond By
May 08, 2026
Identifier
CM26-02
NAICS
926130
The City of South Pasadena is seeking a qualified firm to provide Utility Users Tax (UUT) Management Services to support the administration, audit, and enforcement of its local UUT ordinance. - Government Buyer: - City of South Pasadena, Finance Department - Procurement Contracts Administrator: Joan M. Powe - Scope of Services: - Administration of the City's UUT ordinance covering electric, gas, water, and communications utilities - Identification and registration of all utility service providers subject to the ordinance - Routine and technology-based compliance audits, including for emerging utility services - Recovery of delinquent and under-remitted revenues - Ongoing program administration, compliance monitoring, and reporting - Legal and regulatory advisory services related to UUT - Maintenance of a secure, web-based system for real-time City access - Data security and confidentiality requirements - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience with California UUT administration and audit methodology - Ability to advise on legal and regulatory developments - Robust technology platform for program management and reporting - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are mentioned; this is a professional services solicitation - Contract Structure: - Initial term of three years with two one-year renewal options (up to five years total) - Place of Performance: - City of South Pasadena, 1414 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Description
The City of South Pasadena is seeking proposals from qualified firms for professional Utility Users Tax (UUT) Management Services. The selected firm will administer, audit, and enforce the City's local UUT ordinance to maximize tax compliance and revenue recovery while minimizing administrative burden on City staff. The scope includes identifying utility service providers, conducting compliance audits, recovering delinquent revenues, ongoing program administration, legal advisory, and reporting. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 8, 2026.