BALLOT MEASURE PLANNING ADVISORY SERVICES

On June 4, 2025, the County’s Board of Supervisors directed the County Executive to investigate revenue enhancement strategies to address a structural budget deficit and unmet capital needs, leading to the selection of HdL Companies for advisory services. The firm was engaged to produce an exploratory report analyzing potential revenues from various ballot measures, including tax increases, bond issuances, or other legally permissible revenue mechanisms approved by voters, with all proposals subject to review by County Counsel. The Board received this initial report on January 27, 2026, and subsequently instructed staff to conduct further research with the goal of developing a ballot measure for voter consideration no earlier than 2028, ensuring any proposed measure aligns with long-term fiscal planning. The formal solicitation for these advisory services, titled BALLOT MEASURE PLANNING ADVISORY SERVICES under solicitation number 2026-GEN-0078, was posted on July 23, 2026, with responses due by August 13, 2026. The contract is managed by the Office of Budget & Debt Management of Sacramento County, California, and the work is to be performed in the state of California. Primary point of contact is Colin Bettis, County Debt Officer, reachable via email or phone, with Lisa Randall, Management Analyst II, serving as secondary contact. The solicitation is classified under the SLED government category, indicating state, local, or educational agency procurement, and reflects the County’s structured approach to preparing for a future voter-approved revenue initiative.