Cost Estimate Preparation for Benefit Assessment

The contract requires the development of comprehensive cost estimates to support the establishment of equitable benefit assessment rates for vector control services in San Diego County, in full compliance with Proposition 218. This includes detailed analysis and modeling of program costs, capital improvement expenditures, reserve funding requirements, and administrative overhead to ensure that all financial elements are accurately captured and aligned with legal standards for rate-setting. The goal is to create a transparent, defensible financial framework that reflects the actual costs of delivering vector control services and justifies any proposed assessments to property owners. The work is to be performed in San Diego and must be completed by July 30, 2026, with proposals due by that deadline. The contract falls under NAICS code 541611, indicating it involves management consulting services related to financial and operational planning. It is issued as a subcontract under San Diego County’s procurement process, and while no specific set-aside provisions are indicated, the deliverables must meet strict regulatory requirements to support fair and lawful assessment rates. All cost components must be thoroughly documented and structured to withstand legal and public scrutiny under Proposition 218’s procedural and substantive constraints.