Consulting_Cost_Proposal.xlsx

This is a Cost Proposal template document prepared for the California Cannabis Appellations Program (CAP) Education and Outreach contract opportunity (RFP 26-0007). The template is designed to structure bidder cost submissions across three contract years, with the third year designated as an optional renewal period. Bidders are required to identify specific deliverables and tasks, breaking down costs by position, hourly rates, and hours allocated per task, with corresponding total costs calculated for each deliverable. The format mandates submission as either an Excel spreadsheet or a Word table, presenting costs organized by deliverable, labor resources (including multiple positions with associated rates and hours), subcontractor resources, supplies and equipment, other costs (such as media, postage, and copies), travel expenses, and indirect costs.

The cost proposal template establishes a standardized framework requiring detailed line-item accounting across all three contract years to enable consistent evaluation of bidder pricing. Bidders must provide comprehensive cost breakdowns that differentiate labor costs by position and hourly rate, itemize any subcontractor expenses with associated hours and costs, and separately identify all ancillary expenses including travel (with specific cost categories such as mileage, lodging, and airfare), supplies, equipment, and administrative overhead with applicable indirect cost percentages. This structure allows the state to compare total proposed costs across bidders while maintaining transparency in how each bidder allocates resources to achieve the program's objectives of raising awareness of cannabis appellations, educating stakeholders on petition procedures, informing consumers of appellation benefits, and strengthening departmental relationships with local jurisdictions.