Legal Consultation for SB9 Compliance

The contract entails providing specialized legal consultation to ensure compliance with California’s SB9 legislation within the City of Cupertino, focusing on ownership structures, rental regulations, and procedural requirements for housing development. The legal services must address the intricacies of SB9, including the rights of property owners to divide lots and construct duplexes, the limitations and conditions governing rentals, and the steps necessary to navigate local approval processes while adhering to state mandates. The work is critical for enabling lawful residential expansion in alignment with state housing goals. This subcontract is solicited under NAICS code 541110, classifying it as legal services, and is performance-based within the 95014 zip code area of Cupertino. Although no solicitation number or set-aside details are provided, the contract is directly tied to municipal efforts to facilitate increased housing density in accordance with state law. The services are expected to support city staff, developers, and property owners in interpreting and applying SB9 correctly, avoiding legal challenges and ensuring uniform compliance across all applicable projects in the jurisdiction. The posted date indicates the opportunity was made available in July 2026, with performance expected to commence shortly thereafter.