City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department Organizational Assessment Services RFP PR-0314
City of Santa CruzCity · Santa Cruz, CA- Due
- Jul 18, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 23, 2026
- Primary contact
- Emeline Nguyen
- (831) 420-5017
The 30-second brief
The City of Santa Cruz is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive organizational assessment of its Parks and Recreation Department under project ID PR-0314. The selected consultant will evaluate organizational structure, staffing levels, service delivery models, and operational effectiveness to ensure long-term sustainability and alignment with the City's Strategic Plan. Scope includes document review, stakeholder engagement, benchmarking, and operational analysis for services such as park maintenance, recreation programming, and facility operations. The assessment must provide fiscally responsible recommendations for organizational effectiveness within existing budget resources. Proposals are due by July 18, 2026, at 809 Center Street, Room 9, Santa Cruz, CA. A Notice of Interest is required by July 1, 2026.
Document review, Stakeholder engagement, Organizational and operational analysis, Benchmarking, Recommendations
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Summary
The City of Santa Cruz is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive organizational assessment of its Parks and Recreation Department under project ID PR-0314.
The selected consultant will evaluate organizational structure, staffing levels, service delivery models, and operational effectiveness to ensure long-term sustainability and alignment with the City's Strategic Plan. Scope includes document review, stakeholder engagement, benchmarking, and operational analysis for services such as park maintenance, recreation programming, and facility operations. The assessment must provide fiscally responsible recommendations for organizational effectiveness within existing budget resources. Proposals are due by July 18, 2026, at 809 Center Street, Room 9, Santa Cruz, CA. A Notice of Interest is required by July 1, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Document review
- Stakeholder engagement
- Organizational and operational analysis
- Benchmarking
- Recommendations
- Submit to
- 809 Center Street, Room 9, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
- Scope location
- Santa Cruz, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Santa Cruz?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 18, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 809 Center Street, Room 9, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060. For questions, contact Emeline Nguyen.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Santa Cruz 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 Emeline Nguyen at (831) 420-5017. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Document review, Stakeholder engagement, Organizational and operational analysis, Benchmarking, Recommendations. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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. Review the full document from City of Santa Cruz for the complete list.
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.