This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Washougal, Washington. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Washougal is seeking proposals from qualified firms for the development of a 5-year strategic plan. The plan should include both strategic and operational elements and include all parts of the organization. The consultant will facilitate a community visioning process. This process might consist of public meetings, stakeholder group sessions, outreach forums, online survey(s), social media, information booths at local events, discussions with City staff and other forums appropriate for outreach and public involvement. The consultant is encouraged to accommodate the challenges that COVID-19 presents to public participation. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the City of Washougal through a review of existing documents, including the Citys website, public communications, budgets, comprehensive plans, division master plans, the strategic plan, and other related information. Review the vision, mission, and core values included in the 2013 Strategic Plan and consider them for incorporation into the updated plan. Facilitate the development of objectives and goals that support the vision, mission, and core values of the City of Washougal. Facilitate the development of strategies and initiatives to achieve the identified goals. Facilitate the development of metrics and indicators that can serve as the basis for performance measurement at the City of Washougal. Facilitate the development of a process to keep City Council involved and engaged in a continual strategic planning process including use of City Council meeting agenda to handle strategic discussions, feedback loops, newsletters and regularly scheduled reviews and reports. Facilitate the development of a process to keep employees involved and engaged in a continual strategic planning process including focus groups, feedback loops, newsletters and regularly scheduled reviews and reports. Submit recommendations for appropriate implementation measures. Include proposed policies and administrative guidelines that will need to be in place to administer the comprehensive strategic plan. These policies and administrative guidelines should be very specific in nature. Develop a system to measure the effectiveness of City activities in meeting the objectives of the comprehensive strategic plan. Ensure the measures are linked to the overall vision, mission, and goals of the City as a whole. Provide a project management plan that includes deliverables, a schedule, and a budget. This RFP does not commit the City to award a contract, defray any cost incurred in the preparation of a response to the RFP, or contract for any services. All submitted responses to this RFP become the property of the City as public records. All proposals may be subject to public review, on request. Interviews / Proposal Meetings 2/28/22 - 3/11/22 Selection of Consultant 3/18/22 Proposal Approval / Agreement 3/25/22 All questions related to this RFP should be submitted via email to: Kaci Spurlock 1701 C Street Washougal, WA 98671 kaci.spurlock@cityofwashougal.us The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time