Contra Costa County seeks a qualified consultant to present on national, state, regional, and county economic trends and forecasts at a Board of Supervisors retreat on February 2, 2027. The contract is for three months. Proposals must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct by October 23, 2026, 3:00 PM PDT. Minimum qualifications include 5 years of experience in economic trend analysis and at least 2 comparable engagements. Evaluation criteria include understanding, methodology, experience, data sources, work plan, and cost. Payment terms are net 30 days. Questions must be submitted via BidNet Direct by October 12, 2026.
Proposals must be submitted by October 23, 2026, no later than 3:00 p. m. PDT. The RFP states: RFP due date: October 23, 2026, no later than 3:00 p. m. PDT.
Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of a correct invoice. The document states: payment terms are net 30 days or best offer, after receipt of correct invoice.
The contract will be awarded based on best overall value. The RFP states: award a contract to the responsive and responsible proposer whose proposal is determined to provide the best overall value, taking into consideration qualifications, technical approach, support services, and cost.
Minimum qualifications include at least 5 years of professional experience in economic trend analysis and forecasting, and completion of at least 2 comparable engagements. The RFP states: at least five (5) years of professional experience conducting economic trend analysis and forecasting and completion of at least two (2) comparable engagements within the past five (5) years.
Protests must be submitted within 5 business days after the aggrieved party knows or should have known of the facts. The RFP states: within five (5) business days after such aggrieved person or company knows or should have known of the facts giving rise thereto.
Proposals may be rejected for being late, incomplete, or nonconforming. The RFP states: late submittals will not be accepted and incomplete proposals or proposals that do not conform to the requirements specified herein will not be considered.