CITY OF OAKLAND REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR POLLING CONSULTANT Contract Amount: TBD Terms: 2 Years Project Description: The City of Oakland, Finance Department, is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to develop strategic recommendations for pursuing revenue generating ballot measures in anticipation of the June 2026 Primary Election. The City requests that qualified consultants conduct public opinion polling, analyze and report polling results, and develop a community engagement strategy where the City may request voter approval to support one or more public priorities, including, but not limited to: ongoing resources supporting critical services such as affordable housing, public safety, emergency operations, 911 investments, and Information Technology systems. Pre-Proposal Meeting (Voluntary): Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 2:00 PM (Pacific) Via Microsoft Teams at: https://shorturl.at/IDmlb Meeting ID: 249 032 265 233 8 Passcode: UM2EW2Rk Proposal Submittal Deadline: Friday, October 17, 2025 by 2:00 P.M. via iSupplier. Reminders: All who wish to participate in this RFP must register (at least 5 days prior to submittal due date) through iSupplier at (https://www.oaklandca.gov/Business/Doing-Business-with-the-City/Doing-Business-With-The-City-Register-with-iSupplier) to avoid last minute submittal complications and receive addenda/updates on this RFP. For additional help registering and submitting your proposal to iSupplier please watch the user guide videos at (https://www.oaklandca.gov/Business/Doing-Business-with-the-City/Doing-Business-With-The-City-Register-with-iSupplier/iSupplier-User-Guides). Did not receive an invitation? Start Early with iSupplier registration. Upon completion of registration, send an email to iSupplier@oaklandca.gov listing "RFP for Polling Consultant" as the subject and request an invitation to the RFP. Contract Administration will add your business to the RFP invitation. The following policies apply to this RFP: Equal Benefits - 0% L/SLBE - Living Wage - Campaign Reform Act - Professional Services Local Hire - Prompt Payment - Arizona Boycott - Dispute Disclosure - Border Wall Prohibition - Sanctuary City Contracting and Investment Ordinance. Answers to Questions: 1. For project-related questions contact Contract Administration at contractadmin@oaklandca.gov 2. For iSupplier related questions after registration contact iSupplier@oaklandca.gov Asha Reed, City Clerk and Clerk of the City Council, (Friday, October 3, 2025) The City Council reserves the right to reject all proposals.