Chula Vista Planetbids #RFP P36-2026

Chula Vista Seeks Consulting Firm for Comprehensive Permit Fee Study

The City of Chula Vista is seeking consulting services to conduct a comprehensive review and modernization of its Development Services Department (DSD) permit fee structure. - Government Buyer: - City of Chula Vista, Finance Department - Services Requested: - Comprehensive cost-of-service (COS) analysis for DSD permit fees - Modernization of Master Fee schedules - Evaluation of deposit-based versus flat-fee structures - Benchmarking against comparable jurisdictions - Fee model development and policy recommendations - Stakeholder engagement, including presentations to the Planning Commission and City Council - Implementation support, including staff training and provision of update tools - Preparation of public-facing summaries and ordinance recommendations - Notable Requirements: - Ability to ensure transparency, equity, and administrative efficiency - Compliance with California regulatory requirements - Deliver a defensible fee structure supporting long-term fiscal sustainability - Present findings to both internal and public stakeholders - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms.

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive Development Services Department Permit Fee Study for the City of Chula Vista. The study includes a full cost-of-service analysis, modernization of the Master Fee schedules, and evaluation of deposit-based versus flat-fee structures. The goal is to ensure transparency, equity, administrative efficiency, and compliance with California regulations while establishing a defensible fee structure supporting the City's fiscal sustainability and service delivery goals. The contract term is initially one year with the possibility of four one-year renewal options.

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