Voter Survey Support for the East Bay Regional Park District RFP (PDF) (951 KB, opens in a new tab)

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External Affairs Division East Bay Regional Park District Oakland, California Request for Proposals: Voter Survey Support for the East Bay Regional Park District Issued: August 17, 2026 Responses Due: August 28, 2026, by 5:00 PM PST PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL PROCESS We request consultants notify the Park District at ewillis@ebparks.org of their interest in submitting a proposal. Consultants who express interest will receive updates, including responses to all substantive questions and relevant materials. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt within two business days, please call Edward Willis at 510-544-2621. Proposals must be received by the EBRPD no later than 5:00 PM, August 28, 2026. Please submit proposals via e-mail to ewillis@ebparks.org. Late proposals will not be considered. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents 2 Project Description 4 Background on the Park District 4 Scope of Services 6 Deliverables 6 Proposal Requirements 11 Park District Responsibilities 13 Communications 13 RFP Terms and Conditions 13 Consultant Evaluation and Selection Process 14 Appeals 15 Public Records Act 16 Exhibits 16 3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The East Bay Regional Park District (Park District) seeks to retain a qualified public opinion research firm to conduct a statistically valid, demographically representative voter survey to inform the potential development of a future local funding measure in 2028 or later. Building upon previous qualitative and quantitative research conducted by the Park District, the survey will evaluate support for a potential operations and maintenance funding measure and identify the funding structure and investment priorities that are most likely to resonate with voters throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The survey will explore a draft 75-word ballot statement, multiple funding levels, alternative tax mechanisms, including parcel taxes, building square foot taxes, and other potential revenue structures related to the Park District's long-term operations and management responsibilities. The survey will also assess voter awareness, trust, perceptions of the Park District, priority investment areas, and support for specific operational and maintenance activities, including park maintenance, wildfire risk reduction, habitat restoration, climate resilience, public safety, accessibility improvements, and protection of natural resources.