City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department Organizational Assessment Services - PR-0318 2026
City of Santa Cruz - Water Dept.Utility District · Santa Cruz, CA- Due
- Aug 22, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 31, 2026
- Primary contact
- Bonnie Lipscomb
- (831) 420-5159
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Summary
The City of Santa Cruz is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive organizational assessment of the Parks and Recreation Department.
The assessment will provide an independent evaluation of the Department's organizational structure, staffing, service delivery, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability. The selected consultant will perform document review, stakeholder engagement, organizational and operational analysis, benchmarking, and development of practical recommendations. Services cover park maintenance, recreation programming, facility operations, special events, and public-facing programs. Submissions are due by August 22, 2026, with a notice of interest deadline on August 8, 2026.
- Submit to
- 809 Center Street, Room 9, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
- Scope location
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Reported agency
- City of Santa Cruz
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Santa Cruz - Water Dept.?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 22, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: 809 Center Street, Room 9, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060. For questions, contact Bonnie Lipscomb.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Santa Cruz - Water Dept. 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 Bonnie Lipscomb at (831) 420-5159. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Santa Cruz, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.