Opportunity

City of San Diego PlanetBids #RFP 10090497-26-X

Consulting Services for Cost of Service Study of Parks and Recreation User Fees and Permits

Posted

September 02, 2026

Respond By

October 01, 2026

Identifier

RFP 10090497-26-X

NAICS

541618

The City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department is seeking consulting services for a comprehensive Cost of Service Study covering user fees and permits. - Government Buyer: - City of San Diego, Parks and Recreation Department - Scope of Work: - Analyze revenue generated from over 220 user fees and permits across parks, recreation centers, pools, beaches, and other facilities - Assess the costs incurred by the City in providing these services - Benchmark fees against other municipalities and organizations to evaluate local market pricing - Recommend fair and reasonable fee structures and potential new fees - Ensure cost allocation is equitable relative to benefits received by payers - Community engagement and final reporting required - Notable Requirements: - Comprehensive data analysis and fee benchmarking - Completion of study by contract deadline - Signed RFP signature page and acknowledgment of all addenda - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract value not to exceed $215,000 - Contract term is one year with an option for a one-year extension, study completion required by contract deadline

Description

The City of San Diego is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive study analyzing the revenue generated by user fees and permits offered by the Parks and Recreation Department and the corresponding cost to the City of providing those services. The study includes a report on comparative fees from other municipalities to understand local market prices. The report must ensure that the fees charged are no more than necessary to cover costs and that cost allocation is fair and reasonable relative to the benefit received. Proposals must be submitted electronically and may require original hard copies if electronic signatures are not authorized.

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