Department User Fee Study

The Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department of San Mateo County is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive User Fee Study covering all applicable fees associated with its services. This study aims to evaluate, analyze, and update the department’s fee structure as necessary to ensure fees are appropriately aligned with current service costs. The project is formally titled "Department User Fee Study" and is issued under solicitation number 2026-RFP-00275, with proposals due by March 31, 2026. The department is headquartered in Redwood City, California, and the solicitation is managed by key contacts including the Assistant Assessor County Clerk Recorder and the Deputy Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections. The contract will be executed under San Mateo County’s standard contract templates, differentiated by the contract value threshold of $200,000. These templates set forth terms regarding services to be performed, payment schedules, contract duration, termination provisions, ownership of deliverables, and indemnification requirements, including intellectual property protections. The agreement will ensure clear delineation of responsibilities, compliance with relevant regulations such as HIPAA, and the establishment of a formal, legally binding relationship between the County and the contractor. This project is critical for ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency in the department’s fee management practices.