Business License, Short-Term Lodging, Transient Occupancy Tax Software

The City of Newport Beach is soliciting proposals for business license, short-term lodging, and transient occupancy tax software services under solicitation number 27-03, with a closing date of August 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM PT. The contract aims to secure a software solution that supports the administration and compliance of short-term rental licensing and the collection, reporting, and remittance of transient occupancy taxes within the city. The software must integrate seamlessly with existing municipal systems, provide accurate tax calculation, offer robust reporting capabilities, and ensure compliance with state and local regulations. Vendors are expected to demonstrate technical expertise, system security, customer support infrastructure, and experience working with similar municipal clients. All bids must be submitted through the designated third-party portal linked in the solicitation, and interested parties are responsible for registering and accessing all relevant bid documents, including any addenda, directly from the external website. The City of Newport Beach is not responsible for inaccuracies or missing information on third-party platforms and requires vendors to verify all details independently. Point of contact for inquiries is listed as the Contracting Officer, with email provided for direct communication. The place of performance is Newport Beach, California, with a ZIP code of 92660, and while no NAICS code or set-aside designation is specified, vendors must ensure full compliance with all local requirements and demonstrate readiness to implement a solution by the contract’s effective date.