Banning Opengov #RFP-26-140

Consulting Services for Evaluation of Local Sales Tax Measure

The City of Banning is seeking consulting services to evaluate a potential 1% local sales tax measure for unrestricted General Fund revenue. - Government Buyer: - City of Banning, Purchasing Division (Purchasing Manager: Ellen Clifford) - Scope of Services: - Legal feasibility analysis of a new tax measure - Community and voter research, including surveys and stakeholder interviews - Multi-year revenue projections and fiscal impact analysis - Drafting legal and procedural documents for ballot measure compliance - Public education and community engagement (non-advocacy) - Election administration coordination with Riverside County Registrar of Voters - Election night support, canvass, and certification - Post-election implementation and reporting support - No OEMs or specific vendors are named; procurement is for professional consulting services - Notable Requirements: - Consultant must have direct experience with California local tax ballot measures - Compliance with California Elections Code, Revenue and Taxation Code, and Government Code Section 54964 - Ability to deliver phased tasks, with initial and contingent authorizations - Contract Structure: - One-year base term with up to four optional one-year extensions (maximum five years) - Key milestones include voter survey, election support, and post-election implementation

Description

The City of Banning is seeking proposals from qualified public entities or private firms to provide consulting services for a potential tax measure evaluation. The selected firm will perform tasks including voter research, revenue analysis, and compliance with Elections Code and Revenue and Taxation Code. The contract will be established based on the scope of services outlined in the request for proposals. Proposals must be submitted electronically by the specified deadline.

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