City of Banning - Consulting Services for a Potential Tax Measure Evaluation - RFP 26-140 (2026)
City of BanningCity · Banning, CA- Due
- Oct 19, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Ellen Clifford
- (951) 922-3121
The 30-second brief
The City of Banning is seeking proposals from qualified entities or individuals to provide consulting services for a potential tax measure evaluation. The scope of work includes non-partisan community and voter research, legal and procedural feasibility analysis for election timing, technical analyses, revenue projections, CDTFA coordination, drafting of ordinances and ballot resolutions, public education and community engagement programs compliant with Government Code Section 54964, election administration coordination, election night and canvass support, and post-election implementation support. The project involves evaluating a proposed 1% general transactions and use tax for general municipal purposes within the City of Banning, California. The submission deadline is October 19, 2026, with a question deadline of October 8, 2026. Proposers must demonstrate experience with California local tax ballot measures and meet specific licensing and insurance requirements.
Kickoff meeting notes and detailed project work plan, Legal feasibility memorandum, Master statutory compliance / critical-path calendar, Baseline voter survey instrument, Raw data, And written findings report, Revenue projection model and sensitivity analysis, Comparative jurisdiction analysis, Rate and structure recommendation memorandum, Draft ordinance and resolutions, Ballot question, Ballot label, And full measure text, Draft tax rate statement, Statutory compliance checklist, Public education plan and all materials, Media relations / talking points package, Ongoing election compliance status reports, Canvass and certification support memorandum, CDTFA registration package and operative-date coordination memo, Close-out and lessons-learned memorandum
Qualifications (25%), Pricing (10%), Experience (Projects of similar size and scope) (20%), Professional References (10%), Approach and Methodology (30%), Value Added Services (5%)
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Summary
The City of Banning is seeking proposals from qualified entities or individuals to provide consulting services for a potential tax measure evaluation.
The scope of work includes non-partisan community and voter research, legal and procedural feasibility analysis for election timing, technical analyses, revenue projections, CDTFA coordination, drafting of ordinances and ballot resolutions, public education and community engagement programs compliant with Government Code Section 54964, election administration coordination, election night and canvass support, and post-election implementation support. The project involves evaluating a proposed 1% general transactions and use tax for general municipal purposes within the City of Banning, California. The submission deadline is October 19, 2026, with a question deadline of October 8, 2026. Proposers must demonstrate experience with California local tax ballot measures and meet specific licensing and insurance requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
21- Kickoff meeting notes and detailed project work plan
- Legal feasibility memorandum
- Master statutory compliance / critical-path calendar
- Baseline voter survey instrument
- Raw data
- Written findings report
- Revenue projection model and sensitivity analysis
- Comparative jurisdiction analysis
- Rate and structure recommendation memorandum
- Draft ordinance and resolutions
- Ballot question
- Ballot label
- Full measure text
- Draft tax rate statement
- Statutory compliance checklist
- Public education plan and all materials
- Media relations / talking points package
- Ongoing election compliance status reports
- Canvass and certification support memorandum
- CDTFA registration package and operative-date coordination memo
- Close-out and lessons-learned memorandum
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
18- Cover Letter
- Proposal
- Company Information
- Company Personnel
- Disclosure
- Experience and References
- Price Proposal
- Evidence of Insurance
- Type of Business
- Type your Legal Company Name Here
- EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATION
- DEBARRED
- SUSPENDED
- DISQUALIFIED QUESTIONNAIRE
- DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNMENT POSITIONS
- CERTIFICATION COMPLIANCE
- California Secretary of State License Number
- Who Is Authorized to Sign The Agreement
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/banning-ca
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Banning, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Banning?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 19, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/banning-ca. For questions, contact Ellen Clifford.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Banning in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ellen Clifford at (951) 922-3121. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Kickoff meeting notes and detailed project work plan, Legal feasibility memorandum, Master statutory compliance / critical-path calendar, Baseline voter survey instrument, Raw data, And written findings report, Revenue projection model and sensitivity analysis, Comparative jurisdiction analysis, Rat. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualifications (25%), Pricing (10%), Experience (Projects of similar size and scope) (20%), Professional References (10%), Approach and Methodology (30%), Value Added Services (5%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Banning?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Banning are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Banning regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover Letter, Proposal, Company Information, Company Personnel, Disclosure, Experience and References, Price Proposal, Evidence of Insurance, Type of Business, Type your Legal Company Name Here, EX PA. Review the full document from City of Banning for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Banning, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.