City of Houston BeaconBid #RFP-2025-0052

Houston seeks consulting for Cost-of-Service Study of Permitting Center operations

The City of Houston Public Works Department is seeking consulting services for a comprehensive Cost-of-Service Study (CoSS) for the Houston Permitting Center. - Government Buyer: - City of Houston Public Works Department - Focused on the Houston Permitting Center - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services to conduct a Cost-of-Service Study covering all public and private permitting operations - Study includes plan review, inspections, permitting services, and code enforcement - Deliverable: Data-driven framework for fee alignment, cost recovery, and operational efficiency - Notable Requirements: - Expertise in governmental, business, management, and strategic planning consulting - Relevant NIGP codes: 91858 (Governmental Consulting), 91821 (Business Consulting), 91890 (Strategic Planning), 91875 (Management Consulting) - Contract Details: - Initial two-year term with three additional one-year renewal options (up to five years total) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - No product line items; focus is on professional consulting services

Description

The City of Houston Public Works Department is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to conduct a comprehensive Cost-of-Service Study for all public and private permitting operations within the Houston Permitting Center. The study will evaluate plan review, inspections, permitting services, and code enforcement to develop a data-driven framework for fee alignment, cost recovery, and operational efficiency. The contract will have an initial two-year term with three additional one-year renewal options, allowing for a maximum total term of five years.

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