Bakersfield Planet bids #141944

City of Bakersfield Short-Term Rental Program Administration Services Solicitation

The City of Bakersfield is seeking a qualified firm to provide comprehensive administration services for its Short-Term Rental (STR) program. - Government Buyer: - City of Bakersfield Purchasing Department - Scope of Services: - Develop and maintain a database of all STR units within city limits - Register STR units and manage permitting - Conduct outreach to hosts and the community - Manage collection and processing of all taxes and fees related to STRs - Assist with code enforcement activities and ensure compliance with city codes - Coordinate with city staff for program implementation - Provide regular reporting and support for GIS/CSV/Excel data exports - Notable Requirements: - Ability to deduplicate listings across multiple rental platforms - Robust insurance coverage - Support for approximately 600 unpermitted STR properties - System for monitoring, enforcement, and data export - No specific OEMs or hardware products are mentioned; this is a professional services contract - Prospective bidders include: Abacus Service Corporation, DMullisInsurance, Focus Strategies, GSA Contract Services, Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates, SevenOutsource, Studio 6, and Vandellay Industries

Description

The City of Bakersfield is seeking proposals from qualified firms and individuals to provide short-term rental administration services. The scope includes completing a comprehensive short-term vacation rental inventory and assisting with the development and implementation of a system for permitting, administration, monitoring, and enforcement of regulations. The project aims to address the growing short-term rental market and ensure compliance with city codes. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 12, 2026.

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