Short-Term Rental Administration Services

The City of Bakersfield, California is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive short-term rental administration services. The agency needs to solve the problem of unmonitored and unregulated short-term rentals by establishing an efficient system for permitting, administration, monitoring, and enforcement. The selected contractor will assist the city in managing its regulatory framework, which includes enforcing a strict 300-unit citywide cap on short-term rental properties. The scope of work requires the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive database of all short-term rental units and hosts operating within the city limits. The agency expects the vendor to identify property addresses from all applicable vacation rental websites and track details such as listing URLs, host names, rental frequency, transient occupancy tax payments, and business license status. Additionally, the vendor must collect and review registration applications via the city website, verify compliance with local codes, and perform community outreach to notify hosts of permit and tax requirements. The chosen partner will also manage the electronic collection, processing, and submission of all taxes and fees to the city. This financial administration includes pursuing delinquent payments from hosts and assisting the agency with audits as needed. The agency has structured this opportunity as a one-year contract, with all performance of the work occurring onsite in Bakersfield. Eligibility is restricted to onshore vendors located within the United States. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through the designated online portal. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for cost proposals within the bids. The deadline for submitting questions regarding this opportunity is May 26, 2026.