Racial Identity Profiling Data Analysis (RIPA)

The City of Santa Monica Police Department is soliciting proposals for Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) data analysis, reporting, and presentation services through a Request for Proposal process. The procurement encompasses comprehensive RIPA compliance services including data collection and analysis of disparities based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability; response time and efficiency studies; staffing and deployment recommendations; organizational structure and culture assessment; management framework development; and community stakeholder engagement. Key deliverables include three annual RIPA reports (for 2025, 2026, and 2027 data) in draft and final versions, Department of Justice-compliant data files, PowerPoint presentations for each report, and presentations at community meetings and city council sessions. Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of consulting experience with California municipalities and law enforcement agencies, with demonstrated expertise in data collection and analysis and proven experience designing and publishing multiple RIPA reports for California law enforcement agencies within the past three years. Evaluation criteria include experience (25 points), cost (20 points), references (10 points), work plans and timelines (25 points), and quality of work and technical control (20 points). The question submission deadline is March 10, 2026, with proposal responses due March 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The contract includes an initial two-year term with three optional one-year renewal periods exercisable at the City's sole discretion.

No set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types are specified in the procurement documents. The documentation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this service. Proposers must comply with the City's Living Wage Ordinance requiring a minimum wage of $22.50 per hour for contracts exceeding $54,200, business licensing requirements, Oaks Initiative disclosure requirements, non-discrimination policies, and various certification requirements. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), Workers' Compensation with Employers' Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), and Professional Liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 annual aggregate), with the City named as additional insured. The procurement does not include prevailing wage requirements, as the services qualify as professional services. No specific budget range or award value is stated in the available documents; proposers must submit detailed cost proposals with hourly fee schedules and reimbursable expenses for evaluation.