Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Berkeley is soliciting written proposals from qualified firms and or individuals specializing in theformation of Parking Benefit Districts (PBDs) for the Lorin and Gilman business districts pursuant to Section36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code, also known as the Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) Law of 1994 (the “Act”). The City seeks to contract with a consultant that reflects, understands and values the diversity of the City’s constituency and values. The study area is inclusive of commercial, mixed-useesidential, residential, industrial, transit and municipal parcels including and adjacent to the Ashby BART Station in the Adeline Corridor Specific Plan area and in the Gilman District near I-80 and San Pablo Avenue (see Reference Exhibits A&B, Proposed District Map). As a Request for Proposal (RFP), this is not an invitation to bid and although price is very important, other factors will be taken into consideration.