RFP - Comprehensive Fee and Cost Recovery Study

The City of Bakersfield’s Development Services Department is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive fee and cost‑recovery study for its development‑services programs. The consultant will analyze current fee structures, perform cost‑of‑service calculations, benchmark against comparable California jurisdictions, and deliver a detailed report with revised fee recommendations and an editable financial model. • Perform data collection, staff interviews, and cost‑of‑service analysis for planning, permitting, code enforcement, land division, and related services. • Provide benchmarking against at least 20 comparable California agencies and develop a transparent fee‑schedule recommendation. • Deliver draft and final study reports, an electronic fee model, and presentation materials for City Management and Council review.