Dana Point Planet bids #140498

Consultant Sought for Comprehensive User Fee Study – City of Dana Point

The City of Dana Point is seeking a consultant to perform a Comprehensive User Fee Study for its Building, Planning, and Engineering services. - Government Buyer: - Administrative Services Department, City of Dana Point - Scope of Work: - Conduct a full review and update of user fee schedules for Building, Planning, and Engineering services - Evaluate current cost allocation methodologies and both fixed and time-and-materials charges - Develop a transparent, equitable, and legally defensible fee structure - Ensure compliance with California Proposition 26 and Proposition 218 - Align recommendations with the City's financial policies and User Fee Subsidy Policy - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in municipal fee studies and cost allocation - Expertise in California regulatory compliance - Deliver a fixed price contract with a not-to-exceed amount based on a defined scope - Prospective Vendors Mentioned: - BAE Urban Economics - ClearSource Financial Consulting - NBS Government Finance Group - DHM Research LLC - Fogbreak Justice LLC - Government Consulting Partners - GovGuide - Integral Consulting - Kimley-Horn and Associates - MGT Impact Solutions - Precision Consulting Firm - Solix, Inc. - SWCA - Willdan Financial Services

Description

The City of Dana Point is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to prepare a Comprehensive User Fee Study for Building, Planning, and Engineering services. The study aims to evaluate the full cost of providing development related services and develop a legally defensible, transparent, and equitable fee structure consistent with California Proposition 26 and Proposition 218. The consultant will evaluate existing fee schedules, cost allocation methodologies, and coordinate with City staff to validate data. The City intends to negotiate a fixed price contract with a not to exceed amount based on a clearly defined scope of work.

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