RFQ031874 - 26 Building and Zoning - Fee Study and Cost Recovery Consult

The City of Columbus Building and Zoning Services is seeking an experienced consultant to conduct a thorough review of its fee structure across multiple divisions and to develop a data‑driven fee model that supports the department’s financial goals while promoting equity, cost recovery, and competitiveness. The effort will involve analyzing current fee schedules, business processes, and market benchmarks, then recommending adjustments and a sustainable fee‑recovery framework that helps maintain a three‑to‑six‑month reserve fund. • Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the department’s existing fee structures for Building, Code Enforcement, Zoning, Site Engineering, Customer Service, Licensing, and Weights & Measures. • Develop a fee‑modeling methodology that aligns with the department’s mission, equity and inclusion objectives, and cost‑recovery targets. • Provide actionable recommendations, implementation road‑maps, and financial impact analyses to ensure the Development Services Fund and General Fund support levels are met. • Deliver final reports, presentation decks, and supporting data tools to senior city leadership. • Project must be completed within the fiscal year 2026, adhering to the submission deadline of 4/24/2026.