The County of San Mateo Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive department-wide user fee study. The selected consultant will analyze and evaluate all applicable user fees associated with Assessor, County Clerk, Recorder, and Elections services. The study will assess the current fee structure, develop cost-based fee models, benchmark comparable fees from similar jurisdictions, and recommend updates or adjustments to ensure accurate and equitable cost recovery. Tasks include collecting and reviewing financial and operational data, cataloging user fee activities, interviewing department personnel, developing fee schedules, and identifying potential new user fees. The consultant will also prepare draft and final fee schedules, present findings to County officials and stakeholders, and provide documentation and knowledge transfer for the cost-of-service model. The final deliverable will support the County in updating the department’s Master Fee Schedule and ensuring transparency, fairness, and sustainability in its fee structure.