Cost Recovery and Containment Study

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive Cost Recovery and Containment Study. The study will evaluate the District’s fee‑related expenses versus revenue, review current cost‑recovery and cost‑containment practices, recommend methodological improvements, identify efficiency and savings opportunities, and develop a strategy to achieve full cost recovery for permit fee schedules. Deliverables include a detailed final report, an executive summary, a public guide to the cost‑recovery process, and up to three presentations to stakeholders. The contract is expected to last up to one year, with final findings due by March 31 2027. • Review FY 2026 time‑keeping, budgeting, and fee data. • Assess current cost‑recovery models and indirect cost allocations. • Benchmark against other governmental agencies. • Propose new fee‑schedule structures and annual increase guidelines (≤15%). • Identify cost‑containment measures and potential savings. • Provide recommendations for small‑business fee relief. • Deliver a comprehensive report, executive summary, public guide, and stakeholder presentations.