Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of San Diego is looking to engage a consultant/professional to serve as the City’s lead in the development of the City’s strategic pathway and negotiation approach on the next Gas and Electric Franchise Agreement. This lead will assemble a team, depending on the City’s planned and agreed upon approach, to assist in the execution of this scope of work. The City anticipates that the process will commence as soon as possible and continue through the end of 2020. During this period of engagement, the lead consultant will be responsible for various deliverables and will be working closely with a cross-functional team represented by City staff designated by the City’s Chief Operating Officer under the direction of Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer.