Redwood City Granicus #CMO26-04

Redwood City Fee Study Consulting Services Solicitation

The City Manager's Office of Redwood City, California, is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive fee study in response to new regulations and process changes. - Government Buyer: - City of Redwood City, City Manager's Office - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive assessment and update of city fees - Includes direct and indirect cost analysis for: - Initial and renewal permits for motorized and non-motorized vendors - Solicitor and peddler permits - Appeal fees for administrative hearings - Police investigation fees for massage therapy businesses - Relocation consultant fees - Short term rental registration fees - Address change/add fees - Plumbing permits (water heater and heat pump water heater replacements) - Transitioning smaller planning deposit-based fees to flat fees (e.g., use permits, condominium permits, sign exemptions, architecture permits for residential, conceptual and preliminary design, landscaping permits, sexually-oriented business permits) - Consultant will conduct workshops/interviews, perform cost analysis, and provide clear documentation to support fee revisions - Products/Services Requested: - Fee study consulting services (1 engagement) - Notable Requirements: - Quick turnaround required to present revised fees to City Council for approval - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified consulting firms

Description

The City Manager's Office of Redwood City is seeking proposals from qualified agencies to conduct a fee study to set and/or update several individual fees reflecting new regulations or processes within the city. The study will cover fees such as permits for motorized and non-motorized vendors, solicitor and peddler permits, appeal fees for administrative hearings, police investigation fees for massage therapy businesses, relocation consultant fees, short term rental registration fees, address change/add fees, plumbing permits for water heater replacements, and transition of smaller planning deposit based fees to flat fees. The consultant will assess necessary fees, perform cost analysis, and provide documentation of direct and indirect costs associated with issuing permits and processing registrations. The goal is to bring revised fees to the City Council for approval by August 24, 2026.

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