Recent reductions to the University’s budget and the budgets of surrounding jurisdictions, as well as several senior level command vacancies, suggest that a review of possible merger/consolidation(s) may generate opportunities for efficiencies in the provisions of services. In particular, the University is interested in contracting with a consultant to explore the feasibility and possible implementation process of a consolidation or partnership between the University Fire Department and partner emergency services agencies.This Request for Proposal and any addenda are available for downloading at web address: http://ucdmm.ucdavis.edu/ucdbids.