Richmond Planet bids #143484

Consulting Services for State of Black Richmond Report – City of Richmond, CA

The City of Richmond, California, is seeking qualified consulting firms to design, develop, and deliver a comprehensive State of Black Richmond Report. - Government Buyer: - City of Richmond, City Manager's Office - Scope of Work: - Professional consulting services to assess conditions, disparities, and opportunities for Richmond residents of African descent - Deliver a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations to guide the City's Black Resiliency Fund - Tasks include community assessment, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, report development, presentations, and project management - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services for research, analysis, and report development (no hardware or software products requested) - 1 engagement for the full report and associated deliverables - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with City ordinances: Living Wage, Sanctuary City Contracting and Investment, Business Opportunity, and Local Employment Program - Local hiring goals: 25% of public works/new hires and 35% for retail/office jobs must be Richmond residents (for contracts $100,000+) - First Source Agreement and use of City referral system required - Regular workforce reporting and penalties for non-compliance - Disclosure requirements for LLCs - Open to all qualified firms; no set-aside or restriction type specified - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Multiple attachments detail contract terms, ordinances, and proposal guidelines

Description

The City of Richmond is seeking consulting services to design, develop, and deliver a comprehensive State of Black Richmond Report. This report will assess the conditions, disparities, and opportunities affecting Richmond residents of African descent. The findings will provide actionable recommendations to inform the allocation and long-term strategy of the City's Black Resiliency Fund. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 13, 2026, and late submissions will not be accepted.

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