What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer seeks a consultant to update impact fee studies through a two-phase engagement, including an Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Impact Fee Analysis. The consultant will review existing fee balances, collections, and expenditures. Deliverables include draft and final reports, layperson summaries, editable spreadsheets with formulas, GIS exhibits, and presentation materials. A statutory compliance matrix and an analysis of development activity's impact on facility capacity are also required. The evaluation will consider a citywide fee structure against separate service areas, including the downtown master plan area. All questions must be submitted no later than November 18, 2026.
Scope of work
- Conduct kickoff meeting, data inventory, and 2022-to-current statutory change memorandum
- Review existing impact fee balances, restricted accounts, collections, and expenditures
- Prepare Phase One Impact Fee Facilities Plan(s) and signed statutory certification
- Prepare Phase Two Impact Fee Analysis/Analyses and signed statutory certification
- Evaluate citywide fee structure against separate service areas including The Cairns
- Provide draft and final reports, layperson summaries, and statutory compliance matrix
- Deliver editable native Word/Excel calculation models, searchable PDFs, and GIS exhibits
- Attend staff and City Council meetings and assist with adoption enactment
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Cost | 30 Points |
| Past Experience (more consideration given to work conducted in Utah) | 20 Points |
| Firm Qualifications and relevant experience | 20 Points |
| Project Management, Schedule and Communication | 15 Points |
| References | 15 Points |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified professional consultant
- Experience with Utah municipal impact fee studies
- Professional certification responsibility under Utah Code §11-36a-306
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
Documents to include with your response
- Section 1: Introduction with firm description and designated contact
- Section 2: Qualifications of each proposed staff member
- Section 3: Executive Summary describing approach and options
- Section 4: Sample Work from similar completed projects
- Section 5: Timeline with step-by-step work plan
- Section 6: Assessment of City Resources and data needs
- Section 7: References for clients with same project type
- Section 8: Miscellaneous additional information and company literature
- All-inclusive pricing in line items (separate from proposal)
- Acknowledgement of any Addenda
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the agency portal
- Instructions
- Submit via https://sandycity.ionwave.net/Login.aspx. Do not include pricing in the proposal; provide all-inclusive pricing in line items, with optional cost breakdown as a separate attachment.