Peer Jurisdiction Benchmarking & Market Analysis

The contract seeks a subcontractor to conduct a comprehensive comparative analysis of solid waste fee structures and service levels across peer cities in California, with the goal of informing equitable and data-driven rate recommendations for the City of Newport Beach. The analysis will involve gathering and evaluating current waste collection fees, billing models, service tiers, and operational practices from similarly sized or structurally comparable municipalities to identify best practices, disparities, and opportunities for alignment with regional standards. The work will focus on ensuring that any proposed rate adjustments are fair, transparent, and reflective of actual service delivery costs and community needs. The project is positioned as a subcontract under NAICS code 541990 and is managed by the Finance Department of the City of Newport Beach, with a response deadline of August 31, 2026. While the solicitation does not specify set-aside requirements or detailed performance locations, the deliverables must directly support the city’s objective of modernizing its waste fee framework through benchmarking against market peers. The subcontractor is expected to provide actionable insights grounded in empirical data, with findings that enable the city to adjust its rates in a manner that balances fiscal sustainability, service quality, and equitable cost allocation across resident categories.