Independent Redistricting Commission Procurements

SPECIAL VOTING RIGHTS ACT COUNSEL SERVICES

  • The Independent Redistricting Commission is seeking to retain Special Voting Rights Act (VRA) Counsel to perform legal services and support to the Commission, staff, and consultants regarding the redistricting process and the application of the federal VRA. These services may include but are not limited to:
    • Analysis of Racially Polarized Voting (RPV) data developed by the Commission’s demographic consultant’s subcontractor to advise the Commission;
    • Legal guidance to the Commission with regard to drafting maps to achieve compliance with the VRA;
    • Rendering written or oral opinions on the legal sufficiency of maps or portions of maps drafted by the Commission and legal questions relating thereto under the VRA; and,
    • Preparation of a written opinion on the legality under the VRA of the final map selected by the Commission for adoption, which will be part of the report the Commission is required to issue with the adopted map explaining decisions made in achieving compliance with the criteria described in Elections Code § 21552, including VRA compliance.
  • Click here to review the Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for Special VRA Counsel Services.
  • Submissions are due Monday, September 20, 2021 at 10:00am with interviews being scheduled on September 23-24, 2021.

DEMOGRAPHER SERVICES

  • Industry Day for Demographer Services - April 8, 2021, at 12:30 PM
  • RFP for Demographer Services - RFP 10673 - ***POSTED ON BUYNET***
    • Visit BUYNET to make a solicitation for the proposal
      • Please note, you must be logged in to make a submission. 
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  • Visit the Meeting Agenda Page for past Industry Day meeting information on April 18, 2021, and approval of RFP for Demographer Services on April 22, 2021
  • On June 10, 2021, the IRC approved the SSC's recommendation to award a contract to FLO Analytics for Redistricting Demographer Services.
    • See the SSC's Report for RFP 10673 here 
    • See FLO Analytics Proposal for RFP 10673 here
    • See County Contract Number 564865 for Demographer Services here

PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT SERVICES 

  • Industry Day for Public Outreach & Engagement Services - March 18, 2021, at 1:00 PM. 
  • RFP for Public Outreach and Engagement Services - 10926 **POSTED ON BUYNET**
    • Visit BUYNET to make a solicitation for the proposal
      • Please note, you must be logged in to make a submission. 
      • To view, you can log in as Guest
  • Visit the Meeting Agenda Page for past Industry Day meeting information on March 18, 2021, approval of RFP for Public Outreach and Engagement Services on April 8, 2021, and approval to repost the RFP on May 5, 202, allowing more time for bidders to submit a proposal. 
  • On June 24, 2021, the IRC approved the SSC's recommendation to award a contract to the Asian Business Association of San Diego (ABASD) for Redistrcting Outreach and Engagement Services. 
    • See the SSC's Report for RFP 10674 here
    • See ABASD's Proposal for RFP 10674 here
    • See County Contract Number 564987 for Public Outreach and Engagement Services here