The government authority in Lakeport, California seeks professional consulting services to perform an independent operational and fiscal review and organizational assessment of its Community Development Department. This effort will include evaluating the effectiveness of departmental operations, management systems, and financial sustainability, with additional emphasis on integrating housing and economic development programs for optimal performance.

The selected consultant will be responsible for reviewing key documents such as organizational charts, budgets, procedures, policies, and any prior reports. The assessment will encompass the current organizational structure, reporting relationships, and management layering, with a focus on clarity of supervisory roles, division of responsibilities, and coordination across departmental functions.

A comprehensive analysis of staffing levels, workload distribution, and service delivery practices will be required, including consideration of the public impact from reduced services or staffing, as well as the value and increased costs related to staff retention and replacement. Workflow mapping, particularly for development review and permit processing, will be used to identify inefficiencies, redundancies, and operational bottlenecks. The consultant must submit all questions by March 27, 2026.