Bakersfield Planet bids #144775

Consulting Services for Comprehensive Fee and Cost Recovery Study – City of Bakersfield

The City of Bakersfield is seeking consulting services for a Comprehensive Fee and Cost Recovery Study for its Development Services Department. - Government Buyer: - City of Bakersfield, Development Services Department, Fiscal & Administrative Services Office - Scope of Work: - Conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of the department's current fee schedule - Evaluate services including Planning, Building, Code Enforcement, Land Division, Economic and Community Development, and other fee-supported programs - Perform cost-of-service analysis and assess current cost recovery levels - Benchmark fees and methodologies against comparable California public agencies - Develop recommendations for revised fees that are equitable, transparent, legally defensible, and compliant with California law - Prepare and present findings and recommendations to City staff and stakeholders - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive Fee and Cost Recovery Study (consulting service) - Includes project management, data collection, financial analysis, stakeholder coordination, fee development, report preparation, and presentations - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors mandated; open to qualified consulting firms - Emphasis on legal defensibility, transparency, and alignment with state law - Electronic proposal submission required via PlanetBids portal - Strict adherence to submission protocols

Description

The City of Bakersfield is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms with experience in conducting comprehensive fee and cost recovery studies for California public agencies. The study will evaluate the Development Services Department's current fee schedule to determine if user fees accurately recover the City's costs. The selected consultant will perform a cost-of-service analysis, evaluate cost recovery levels, and recommend revised fees that are equitable, transparent, legally defensible, and consistent with the City's financial objectives and California law. The study includes services such as Planning, Building, Code Enforcement, Land Division, Economic and Community Development, and other fee-supported services.

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