When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 26, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at Up to $100,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City Of Bakersfield. The work is located in Bakersfield, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Public-sector fee and cost recovery consulting firm. Experience conducting municipal development services fee studies. Expertise in governmental financial analysis and cost-of-service modeling. Knowledge of public-sector budgeting, fee methodologies, and applicable legal requirements. Strong stakeholder interview, report preparation, and presentation capabilities.

Comprehensive Fee and Cost Recovery Study Services (Due August 26, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Bakersfield, California, United StatesPosted: August 6, 2026Deadline: August 26, 2026

Settle Signals

Market intelligence for public sector sales teams

RFP Hunter shows what is open. Settle shows what is forming.

Settle pieces together buyer signals, budgets, contract activity, and the sources your team already monitors. See why an opportunity fits and what to do before the RFP posts.

Learn more about Settle

SUMMARY

A Bakersfield government authority seeks professional services to conduct a legally defensible fee and cost recovery study for development services. The work includes financial analysis, operational review, benchmarking, fee recommendations, and presentation of findings.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have demonstrated experience conducting comprehensive fee and cost recovery studies for California public agencies
Must attend a minimum of one in-person meeting in Bakersfield
Must provide professional liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence
Must provide automobile liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence
Must provide commercial general liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence
Must provide workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per accident
Must be registered to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 if applicable
Must submit a complete Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
Must submit a detailed cost proposal including labor hours by task and hourly billing rates

BUDGET

Estimate

Up to $100,000

TIMELINE

RFP&Q Issued: August 5th, 2026

Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference: August 14th, 2026

Statement of Qualifications Due: August 26th, 2026

Evaluation of Proposals: August–September 2026

Consultant Interviews: September 2026

Selection of Preferred Consultant: September 2026

City Council Award of Agreement: October 2026

Agreement Executed: October 2026

Project Kickoff Meeting: October 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

Additional decision-makers and their departments

See Decision-Maker Contacts

Issuing Agency

City Of Bakersfield

Organization overview and procurement intelligence available on paid plans.

See Issuer Research

DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Bakersfield, California, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive fee and cost recovery study services. The selected provider will perform project management, data collection, financial analysis, stakeholder coordination, fee development, report preparation, and presentation of recommendations.

The study will review the current development services fee schedule, applicable ordinances and administrative policies, department budgets, financial information, position classifications, and salary data. The provider will also conduct department interviews and operational reviews covering business processes, staff responsibilities, and the time required to perform services.

The engagement will include a cost-of-service analysis covering direct and indirect labor, operating expenses, and department overhead. It will evaluate current fees against calculated costs, determine existing cost recovery percentages, assess fee methodologies, and develop proposed fee amounts, recommended recovery levels, hourly billing rates, and deposit or reimbursement recommendations where applicable. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2026.

Similar RFPs

Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 26, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at Up to $100,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Bakersfield. The work is located in Bakersfield, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Public-sector fee and cost recovery consulting firm
Experience conducting municipal development services fee studies
Expertise in governmental financial analysis and cost-of-service modeling
Knowledge of public-sector budgeting, fee methodologies, and applicable legal requirements
Strong stakeholder interview, report preparation, and presentation capabilities

Analysis generated by Settle AI from the source RFP.

RFP Hunter shows what is open. Settle shows what is forming.

Settle pieces together buyer signals, budgets, contract activity, and the sources your team already monitors. See why an opportunity fits and what to do before the RFP posts.

See how Settle works