RFP 26-001 Economic Impact Assessment Services

The California Department of Cannabis Control is requesting proposals for economic impact assessment services under RFP 26-001, with proposals due September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT. A mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement of 3% of total bid cost applies; failure to meet this threshold will result in bid rejection. A 5% Certified Small Business preference provides additional points.

The scope includes performing approximately 10–12 economic impact assessments annually on proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal of DCC regulations; analyzing economic impacts of potential statutory changes; delivering annual market assessments of the California cannabis market; producing a one-time comprehensive report on cannabis tax law pursuant to Chapter 127, Statutes of 2025 (AB 564); and potentially conducting fee assessments. Deliverables include draft and final regulatory impact assessment documents, economic impact statements (STD. 399), responses to public and agency comments, market analysis reports, presentations, and survey design and administration as needed. Work spans five California jurisdictions: Lake Riverside CDP, Marin City CDP, Twin Lakes CDP, Hidden Valley Lake CDP, and Yosemite Lakes CDP.

The contract term runs from November 2, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with an option to renew for not more than one additional year at up to 30% of the original contract value. No contract value is specified in the RFP. Evaluation is scored on a maximum of 220 points: Regulatory and Statutory Assessments (50 points), Data Collection and Analysis (20 points), Market Assessments (40 points), Communication (20 points), Knowledge of Cannabis Industry (20 points), and Cost (70 points). Questions are due September 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM PT, with responses posted by September 21, 2026. Team evaluations are estimated for the week of October 2, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format to acquisitions@cannabis.ca.gov and include all required compliance documentation.

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