The government authority in California seeks a vendor to design and develop a Business Fee Assistance Pilot Program aimed at supporting the attraction, expansion, and retention of businesses within high-impact industry sectors. The consultant will conduct research to validate and refine program design, establish eligibility guidelines and application procedures, and recommend a fiscal strategy to ensure the program's sustainability.

The project requires producing a detailed implementation plan for effective departmental administration, prioritizing initiatives in disinvested communities with a focus on inclusive hiring practices and community-based economic benefits. The vendor will be responsible for creating a comprehensive rollout and administration plan, defining coordination processes across departments, recommending tools for tracking and reporting, and proposing an outreach and marketing strategy to effectively reach target industries, especially in underserved areas.

All questions related to this RFP must be submitted no later than March 6, 2026.