Commercial Cannabis Inspection and Financial Audit Services

The Vendor is required to provide commercial cannabis inspection and financial audit services.
- Consultant will conduct one (1) on-site compliance inspection annually, as requested by the City, for each permitted cannabis business that is operational to determine compliance with State and/or local laws.
- Consultant identifies any non-compliant activities, they will provide the City with a recommended appropriate action to address the deficiency and to ensure future compliance by the permittee.
- Services includes all of the following:
•    Notifying permittee of pending inspection
•    Phone, email and other communications to prepare for, schedule and coordinate the inspections.
•    On-site inspection to ensure that each operational business complies with all State and Local laws and regulatory protocols including but not limited to:
o    Inventory management
o    Cash handling procedures
o    Access control
o    Video surveillance
o    Product safety
o    Alarm system maintenance and safety
o    Lock standards
o    Packaging and labeling
o    Waste management
o    Transportation documentation
o    Surveillance equipment maintenance
o    Employee badges
o    Business records
•    Other items as necessary to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Provide ongoing guidance (when applicable) to the City regarding any observed industry-wide trends, regulatory changes, or emerging compliance risks that may affect permitted businesses.
- The Consultant shall coordinate with City staff during follow-up inspections advising on whether corrective actions adequately resolve identified issues.

- Contract Period/Term: 2 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: November 19, 2025