The City of Santa Cruz is seeking a qualified consultant or consultant team with proven expertise to submit a written proposal to prepare a Financing Feasibility Study which includes a TAX Increment Financing (TIF) analysis to determine how the City may finance related public infrastructure, affordable housing and other community development goals in the Downtown Plan Expansion area, adjacent Riverwalk, and broader downtown area. This solicitation will remain open until filled and proposals will be screened on a rolling basis beginning June 8th.

Proposal Delivery Instructions:

The Proposal Due Date for this solicitation is 4:00 p.m. PST on June 8, 2023.

Proposals are due no later than 4:00 pm on 6/8/2023 to guarantee review. Sealed bids must be received at 337 Locust Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060, in a sealed envelope plainly endorsed with the Project Name and Number, listed in the solicitation document. Proposals received after the deadline will be deemed non-responsive. Proposals may also be e-mailed to bborguno@santacruzca.gov before the due date. Proposers take full responsibility for City’s receipt of its Proposal. The City will not be liable for any expenses incurred by Proposers in responding to this solicitation, including but not limited to any costs associated with interviews. The subject line of the emailed proposal shall include the Project name and RFP number. It is the responsibility of the Proposer to ensure that electronic submittals are received by the City prior to the deadline.

For More Information:

Download RFP No. ED2331 - Financial Feasibility Study