City of Seattle Request for Proposals

Title:  Operational Revenue and Reserve Set-Aside Study

Proposal Due Date: March 30, 2017 at 4 PM

Tracking Number: SDCI-2017-ORRSS

Scope of Work: Through City of Seattle Budget Ordinance 125207, the Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) secured authorization to conduct a study to review proposed financial set asides and staffing requirements for permit review and inspection staff in changing market conditions with variable value and volume of permit intake.  The study will provide recommendations for a staffing structure and possible alternative funding source(s) responsive to this variability. The study will also review SDCI proposed reserves for Tenant Improvements, Process Improvement & Technology currency fund and unfunded mandates. The study will be permit fee funded. This study is expected to result in additional and/or modified fee legislation for the 2019 Proposed Budget. The study should be completed by December 1, 2017.

Project Budget:  $250,000

City Contract Information:
Evan Chinn, Project Manager
E-mail:  Evan.Chinn@seattle.gov
Phone:  206.233.3833

The full RFP and associated documents can be viewed and downloaded at the City’s E-Bid Exchange site, www.ebidexchange.com/seattle.

Click here to view the full RFQ: posted on 3/2/2017