Request for Proposals for Demographic and Mapping Consulting Services
The City is seeking to retain Demographic and Mapping Consulting Services – from either an individual consultant or consulting firm (Proposer) – to assist the City in its potential transition from at large elections to by-district elections.
The City seeks a demographer or experienced municipal districting/redistricting consultant that has successfully assisted cities, counties, districts, and/or other California public agencies transition from at large elections to by-district elections in furtherance of the purposes of the California Voting Rights Act. The Proposer will serve as the lead demographer to draw district maps for the City in accordance with applicable law. The Proposer, in partnership with the City’s legal counsel, City staff, and City Council, will play a crucial role in the City’s work to potentially establish voting districts for Capitola pursuant to a process that incorporates public input.
The complete Request for Proposals (RFP) is included below as an attached PDF. Please review the RFP to see the full scope of work, proposal requirements, information about proposal evaluation, and more information. For your convenience, the estimated timeline is included below.
Estimated Timeline
- Distribution of RFP: 4/10/2026
- Deadline for Questions: 4/15/2026
- Closing Date: 4/20/2026 at 5:00 PM
- City Council Decision: 4/30/2026
- Services Begin: 5/1/2026
This RFP is expected to result in a firm fixed price contract. All proposals must be submitted to the City Clerk’s office electronically at cityclerk@ci.capitola.ca.us by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, April 20, 2026. City staff will confirm receipt of proposals via email. All proposals must be in the format specified and clearly identified with proposal title, name of proposer, and date of proposal closure. Responding firms shall be solely responsible for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request.
