The City of Vista is seeking proposals for economic consulting services related to affordable housing programs. Services include updating affordable incomes and rents, analyzing future housing development proposals, and other related tasks. The contract value will not exceed $75,000 annually, with services expected to start on July 1, 2026. Proposals must detail services within the allocated budget. The selected provider must submit detailed invoices and sign the City's standard contract for services. Required at contract execution are a City of Vista business license, general liability insurance, automobile liability insurance, and workers compensation insurance. Key dates include: RFP Release: May 12, 2026; Question Submission Deadline: May 27, 2026, 5:30 PM; Question Response Deadline: May 28, 2026, 5:30 PM; Submission Deadline: May 29, 2026, 5:30 PM; Contractor Selection Date: June 15, 2026.
The bid submission deadline is May 29, 2026, at 5:30 PM. Services are anticipated to begin on July 1, 2026.
The bid notice states that the selected service provider will submit invoices to the City, which must include a detailed breakdown of the services, the tasks, the hours, hourly rates, and all appropriate back up.
Respondents to the RFP must be able to sign the City's standard contract for services. As specified in the contract, a City of Vista business license, general liability insurance, automobile liability insurance, and workers compensation insurance are required at the time of the execution of the standard contract for services.
The question submission deadline is May 27, 2026, at 5:30 PM.
The bid notice states that services provided under the contract shall not exceed $75,000 annually.