Bell Gardens Granicus #RFP - Citywide Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan

Consulting Services for Citywide Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan – City of Bell Gardens

The City of Bell Gardens, California, is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive Citywide Fee Study and develop a Cost Allocation Plan. - Government Buyer: - City of Bell Gardens, Los Angeles County, California - Contact: Jennifer Pineda, Senior Management Analyst - Scope of Work: - Conduct a Citywide Fee Study to analyze and update fee structures for all city services - Develop a Cost Allocation Plan to ensure fees reflect the true cost of service delivery - Review and update existing fee schedules across multiple departments (Building and Planning, City Clerk's Office, Finance, Police, Public Works, Recreation and Community Services, etc.) - Ensure compliance with California state laws, including the Mitigation Fee Act, Proposition 26, and Proposition 218 - Deliver comprehensive reports, presentations to City Council and management, and provide staff training - Develop Excel-based models for future fee adjustments and provide editable electronic deliverables - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on legal compliance and cost-effectiveness - Consultant must provide documentation to support proposed fees and allocations - Deliverables include reports, presentations, and training, with implementation by July 1, 2027 - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a professional consulting services procurement

Description

The City of Bell Gardens is soliciting proposals for a Citywide Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan. The project involves analyzing and developing a comprehensive fee structure and cost allocation plan for city services to promote fiscal sustainability and equitable distribution of financial resources. The study will review and update various fees and charges to ensure alignment with the cost of services provided by the City and compliance with applicable state laws. The selected consultant will develop a legally justifiable cost of service plan and updated fee schedules for City Council consideration and adoption, with completion by January 2027 and implementation by July 1, 2027.

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