Specifications include, but are not limited to: To create and maintain programs that facilitate access to job opportunities for East Palo Alto residents in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S.T.E.M) sectors, and building trades. Respondents would be expected to provide comprehensive analysis including, but not limited to: • Research of best practices being utilized by other public agencies. Strengthening the City’s First Source Hiring Program Respondents would be expected to provide comprehensive analysis including, but not limited to: • Research of best practices being utilized by other public agencies with regard to comprehensive First Source Hiring programs; • Examples of how the City could implement such programs; and • Analysis of any legal barriers that the City should consider as part of this process. Local Minimum Wage Program Respondents would be expected to provide comprehensive analysis including, but not limited to: • How other jurisdictions have structured LMWO programs; • Economic considerations specific to the City including but not limited to – o Potential impact of small businesses; and • Options for the City Council to consider with regarding to an LMWO in the City.