Economic Impact Analysis

The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department is seeking proposals from qualified economic research firms to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the economic impacts generated by waterborne trade at the San Pedro Bay Ports Complex. The selected firm will provide a written report and spreadsheet format containing data on the volume and value of imports, exports, and total throughput, as well as direct and indirect jobs created by trade at the San Pedro Bay Ports. The project duration is expected to be one year from the date of execution of the agreement. • The project requires the selected firm to provide data in aggregate and broken down by various geographic and political subdivisions. • The firm must submit a proposal that includes a cover transmittal letter, firm qualifications, experience and references, project organization, personnel and staffing, project approach, work plan and timeline, rates and fees, and business enterprise programs and contract administrative requirements. • The proposal must also include a Small/Very Small Business Enterprise Affidavit and Consultant Description forms, as well as a completed CEC Form 50. • The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.