RFP 26-001 Economic Impact Assessment Services

The California Department of Cannabis Control is seeking a consulting firm to provide comprehensive economic‑impact and regulatory‑impact assessments for the state’s cannabis industry. The contractor will deliver multiple annual and ad‑hoc studies, including a full‑year market assessment, a one‑time cannabis tax report, and a series of regulatory impact statements, all based on extensive state‑provided datasets and optional surveys. Work will be administered through individual Work Order Authorizations (WOAs) that define scope, timeline, and cost for each deliverable, with the base contract running from November 2026 through June 2029 and an optional one‑year extension. • Perform 10‑12 economic impact assessments per year (regulatory, legislative, fee, and major‑regulation SRIA). • Conduct an annual statewide cannabis market assessment due each calendar year, plus a one‑time tax report due by 1 Oct 2027. • Design, field, and analyze surveys; develop econometric models; deliver reports, memoranda, and presentations in formats required by each WOA. • Meet California State Administrative Manual and NIST 800‑53 security standards, retain 5 % small‑business price preference, and satisfy a minimum DVBE participation requirement.