Retail Delivery Fee Analysis - Feasibility Study

The City of Los Angeles is seeking a consultant to conduct a feasibility study on implementing a Retail Delivery tax in the City. The study should explore the feasibility and revenue potential of this new tax measure, provide practical analysis and implementation specifics, and estimate projected annual revenue. The consultant will review and recommend tax assessment and revenue collection structures, address the feasibility and legality of implementation, and estimate projected annual revenue. The findings and recommendations from this study will inform the City Council’s decision-making process regarding the merits of including a retail delivery tax on the ballot. Key aspects of the job include: • Researching tax structures similar to the proposed Retail Delivery tax in other California cities • Reviewing State and local, legal, political, and economic conditions that may limit the City’s ability to implement a Retail Delivery tax • Analyzing the findings and proposing a Retail Delivery tax measure and estimating the potential annual revenue for the City • Submitting deliverables, including a draft report and a final report, within specified timeframes