Preparation of a Nexus Study Update for the Affordable Housing Linkage Fee

The City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning is soliciting proposals for a consultant to perform a Nexus Study Update for the Affordable Housing Linkage Fee. This project requires a consultant from the prequalified Economic Analysis bench list, specifically associated with RAMPLA ID# 41483, to research and analyze the relationship between commercial and market-rate residential development and the demand for affordable housing. The primary objective is to ensure the study is legally defensible and compliant with California's Mitigation Fee Act. The scope of work is divided into six key tasks, including project initiation, assessment of the existing linkage fee, environmental review compliance, community engagement, and the development of fee scenarios and policy recommendations. The selected consultant will be responsible for a wide range of technical deliverables, such as pro forma feasibility analyses, financial models, and formal Mitigation Fee Act findings. Final outputs must include digital presentations and comprehensive datasets, including Excel files, GIS shapefiles, and model source code. While the solicitation outlines a detailed work plan and budget template, specific contract values and formal evaluation weights are not provided. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of September 24, 2026, and must be prepared by firms already on the authorized prequalified list. All work is to be performed in Los Angeles, California.