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Bid Title

RFP2M25-25 Property-Based Business Improvement District Formation Consultant Services

Issuing Agency

City of Alhambra

Location

California

Published Date

Feb 17, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 19, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP2M25-25

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Bid Number:	RFP2M25-25
Bid Title:	RFP2M25-25 Property-Based Business Improvement District Formation Consultant Services
Category:	Request For Proposals
Status:	Open

Description: Request for Proposals No. RFP2M25-25 Property-Based Business Improvement District Formation Consultant Services The City of Alhambra is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to evaluate the feasibility of forming and supporting a Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) or a Business Improvement District (BID) in Downtown Alhambra. The Downtown Alhambra Business Association (DABA) was established in 1970s to revitalize the downtown corridor and promote the common interests of Downtown businesses. DABA currently has an annual operating budget of around $85,000 solely reliant on PBIA revenue and focuses primarily on events and marketing. However, the needs in the downtown have grown over the years and engagement with DABA as well as other important local stakeholders has showcased a need for potentially increasing assessment amount. The purpose of exploring the creation of a PBID/BID is to empower local property owners, businesses, and stakeholders to take an active role in identifying specific needs, determining how funds are spent, and to promote long-term economic vitality. A PBID/BID in Alhambra could help augment services such as public safety, maintenance, marketing, and promotional events. The selected consultant will lead a phased process involving technical analysis, stakeholder outreach, strategic planning, and legal guidance, in accordance with California’s Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994. The City anticipates a three-phase process: Phase I – Feasibility Analysis Phase II – Community Outreach, Education, and Research Phase III – PBID/BID Creation and Establishment The City may select all or portions of these phases depending on the findings of the Feasibility Analysis and project needs. If the outcome of the Feasibility Analysis recommends that the City continue pursuing a PBID/BID, the consultant will take a strong the lead on the required steps such as stakeholder engagement, preparing draft legal documents (including management district plan and assessment diagrams, notices of protest and hearing procedures, and resolutions of intention and establishment), and City Council presentations and hearing procedures. Anticipated Schedule The anticipated timeline for evaluating and selecting proposals is identified below. The City reserves the right to modify the schedule, as needed. Activity Dates Release of Request for Proposals (RFP) Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Deadline for question & comment period No later than 5:00pm (PST) on Friday, March 6, 2026 Responses to questions posted on the City's website Friday, March 13, 2026 Proposal submittal deadline No later than 5:00pm (PST) on Thursday, March 19, 2026 City review of proposals Week of March 23, 2026 Interviews (in person at City Hall) Week of April 6, 2026 City Council Award of Contract April 2026 Submission of Proposals To receive consideration, proposals must be received by the City of Alhambra Community Development Department no later than 5:00 pm (PST) on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed package. Proposals that are late or incomplete will be rejected. Submission requirements are detailed in Section 9, “Proposal Contents,” of this RFP. It is the responsibility of the consultant to see that any proposal sent through the mail, or any other delivery method, should have sufficient time to be received by the City of Alhambra’s Community Development Department before the proposal's due date and time. Postmarks and late proposals will not be accepted. Faxed or emailed proposals will also not be accepted. No exceptions will be made. Submittal requirements are as follows: Submit one (1) signed and unbound original and three (3) bound copies of the proposal on 8½” x 11” paper with section separators. Submit one (1) electronic PDF format copy of all documents on a USB flash drive. Proposals must be clearly addressed and submitted by mail or hand-delivered to the following: City of Alhambra - Community Development Department ATTN: Alison MacCarley, Economic Development Specialist / RFP No. RFP2M25-25 111 South First Street Alhambra, CA 91801 Publication Date/Time: 2/17/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/19/2026 5:00 PM Contact Person: Alison MacCarley, Economic Development Specialist amaccarley@alhambraca.gov Related Documents: RFP2M25-25 PBID_feasbility_final

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City of Alhambra

Request for Proposals No. RFP2M25-25

Property-Based Business Improvement District Formation

Consultant Services

Issued February 17, 2026

City of Alhambra

Community Development Department

111 S. First Street

Alhambra, CA 91801

PROPOSALS DUE NO LATER THAN

5:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026

RFP No. RFP2M25-25 – Property-Based Business Improvement District Formation Consultant Services

Property-Based Business Improvement District Formation Consultant Services

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

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2. Description of the City

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3. Background

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4. Purpose and Overview

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5. Project Scope

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6. Anticipated Schedule

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7. Questions and Answers Period

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8. Proposal Contents

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9. Submission of Proposals

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10. Resources

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11. Evaluation & Award of Contract

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12. General Requirements and Conditions

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RFP No. RFP2M25-25 – Property-Based Business Improvement District Formation Consultant Services

Property-Based Business Improvement District Formation Consultant Services

1. Introduction

The City of Alhambra is requesting qualified firms to respond to a Request for Proposals

(RFP) to evaluate the feasibility of forming and supporting a Property and Business

Improvement District (PBID) in Downtown Alhambra.

2. Description of the City

Incorporated in 1903, the City of Alhambra is situated on the western edge of the San

Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County. Known as “The Gateway to the San Gabriel

Valley,” the City is a unique community that provides a small-town feel in a big city setting.

The City encompasses 7.6 square miles and shares its boundaries with the neighboring

cities of South Pasadena and San Marino to the north, the City of San Gabriel to the east,

the City of Monterey Park to the south, and the El Sereno and University Hills

neighborhoods of the City of Los Angeles to the west. Freeway access to Alhambra is

convenient; the City shares its western boundary with the northern terminus of the Long

Beach Freeway (I-710) and the San Bernardino/Santa Monica Freeway (I-10) traverses

from east to west through the southern portion of the City.

The City of Alhambra is a full-service, charter City that operates under a council-manager

form of governance with five (5) elected City Council members. Today, the City is home

to a stable and diverse population, estimated to be 81,211 as of 2021. The City is a built-

out community with a downtown and several commercial districts. As a result, many

development proposals within the City involve adaptive reuse, intensification, and/or

replacement of existing uses and facilities. Residential land uses account for approximately

52 percent of the City’s current land area, with an estimated total of 17,972 residential units

consisting of 9,795 single-family dwellings and 8,117 multi-family dwellings. The City

has an estimated 1,513 commercial and industrial parcels, which also include institutional

uses such as churches, schools, hospitals, etc.

3. Background

The City’s Community Development Department is responsible for economic

development that occurs within the City. The Community Development Department is

comprised of five (5) divisions: Building, Code Enforcement, Economic Development,

Housing, and Planning. The Department’s primary roles include overseeing the

development and maintenance of the City’s built environment; the creation of a vibrant and

stable local business community; and the rehabilitation and creation of affordable housing.

The City has contracted with the Chamber of Commerce for many years to provide

promotional services on behalf of the City. The Chamber of Commerce supports the

business community, promotes Alhambra, and encourages partnerships within the

community.

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RFP No. RFP2M25-25 – Property-Based Business Improvement District Formation Consultant Services

The City currently implements a ‘Parking and Business Improvement Area' (“PBIA” under

Streets and Highways Code Sections 36000, et seq.) in Downtown Alhambra. The City

collects the PBIA tax as a supplement to business license taxes within the downtown area,

and the City uses that tax revenue to fund operation of the Downtown Alhambra Business

Association (DABA), independently established non-profit, as well as additional services

related to the public parking structures servicing the downtown. DABA was established to

promote the Downtown through promotions, advertising, and other programs; to encourage

the financial well-being of Downtown businesses, and to make Downtown Alhambra a

more attractive place to conduct business. The Downtown Association also does a variety

of annual events such as the Alhambra Pumpkin Run and Halloween Fest, annual Tree

Lighting Ceremony, Dine Alhambra Restaurant Week (formerly Taste of Alhambra), St.

Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl, and a monthly art and craft market.

4. Purpose and Overview

The City of Alhambra is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to evaluate the

feasibility of forming and supporting a Property and Business Improvement District

(PBID) or a Business Improvement District (BID) in Downtown Alhambra. The

Downtown Alhambra Business Association (DABA) was established in 1970s to

revitalize the downtown corridor and promote the common interests of Downtown

businesses. DABA currently has an annual operating budget of around $85,000 solely

reliant on PBIA revenue and focuses primarily on events and marketing. However, the

needs in the downtown have grown over the years and engagement with DABA as well

as other important local stakeholders has showcased a need for potentially increasing

assessment amount. The purpose of exploring the creation of a PBID/BID is to empower

local property owners, businesses, and stakeholders to take an active role in identifying

specific needs, determining how funds are spent, and to promote long-term economic

vitality. A PBID/BID in Alhambra could help augment services such as public safety,

maintenance, marketing, and promotional events. The selected consultant will lead a

phased process involving technical analysis, stakeholder outreach, strategic planning, and

legal guidance, in accordance with California’s Property and Business Improvement

District Law of 1994. The City anticipates a three-phase process:

• Phase I – Feasibility Analysis

• Phase II – Community Outreach, Education, and Research

• Phase III – PBID/BID Creation and Establishment

The City may select all or portions of these phases depending on the findings of the

Feasibility Analysis and project needs. If the outcome of the Feasibility Analysis

recommends that the City continue pursuing a PBID/BID, the consultant will take a

strong the lead on the required steps such as stakeholder engagement, preparing draft

legal documents (including management district plan and assessment diagrams, notices of

protest and hearing procedures, and resolutions of intention and establishment), and City

Council presentations and hearing procedures.

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RFP No. RFP2M25-25 – Property-Based Business Improvement District Formation Consultant Services

5. Project Scope

The consultant will be the lead on the project and is expected to fulfill the following tasks,

roles, and responsibilities. The City anticipates the project to be organized into three

distinct phases that are part of this overall project:

Phase 1: Feasibility

• Conduct project kickoff with City staff and stakeholders;

• City Council presentation to provide an overview of the project (1 meeting is

anticipated);

• Review alternative legal frameworks (e.g., BID/PBID/CID, under the Streets and

Highways Code, Proposition 218, and/or Proposition 26); and analyze which structure

may work best in Alhambra;

• Review of current market conditions;

• Conduct a formal Needs Assessment with stakeholders to identify service and

infrastructure gaps;

• Review of governance options (City-administered vs. nonprofit corporation);

• Conduct financial modeling and analysis of comparable districts—including budgets,

services, and outcomes;

• How assessments would be calculated and spent in accordance with State and City law;

• What benefits potential property owners and/or businesses may or may not receive as

a result of the PBID’s establishment, including the limits of PBID actions under State

and City law and;

• How the size and boundaries of the BID/PBID would be determined.

Phase I Deliverables: A detailed, well-reasoned evaluation of the BID’s feasibility based

on the facts, data, and evidence gathered from the aforementioned research. This section

should identify any alternative options that should be taken into consideration if a property-

based BID is not feasible.

Phase II: Community Outreach, Education, and Research

The Consultant shall lead and manage all stakeholder outreach and engagement activities,

serving as the primary facilitator for communications with property owners, business

operators, and community partners.

• Develop multilingual outreach materials, and social media content in English, Spanish,

and Traditional Chinese explaining BID concepts and benefits, and a community

engagement strategy. This includes preparation of any mailing lists, as needed (note –

these items should be for all phases);

• Assist in the creation of a dedicated webpage on the City’s website including creation

of graphics and texts for the page

• Establishment of communication channels and feedback mechanisms;

• Identify stakeholder groups and develop a messaging framework for the different

groups;

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541618Other Management Consulting Services

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