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Online Q&A Yes Q&A Deadline 11/13/2023 4:00 PM (PST) The City of Downey is seeking proposals from qualified persons or firms to contract for consulting services to guide a Strategic Planning process for the City. Consultants are invited to submit a proposal which includes an outline of their experience and qualifications in performing work directly related to the services required. Strategic planning determines where an organization is going over the next several years and how it's going to get there. A Strategic Plan is intended to help the City direct its efforts and resources toward a clearly defined vision for its future. As a result, the Plan should include benchmarks or milestones that measure the City's progress along the way. Downey is interested in having this Plan completed proactively and transparently with community acceptance. The process should allow for both active and passive involvement ensuring diverse and extensive community participation. The Downey Strategic Plan should be a "living document" and will undergo periodic review and adjustment to reflect progress towards achievement of goals and/or modifications of goals. The Downey Strategic Planning process and final document should provide a work plan for the next 5 years and a vision for the 10- and 20-year horizons to address the following issues: o Help the City of Downey decide what it wants to be in the future, including identification of what makes Downey unique and special, and how the City can position itself to be prepared for the future while still retaining those qualities. o Serve as a way to organize and prioritize City initiatives and resources to achieve specific goals within a specific period of time (e.g., 5 year timeframe in the short term, and 10 - 20 year timeframe in the long term) with specific performance measures. o Provide a process that allows general alignment and focus of the City Council, City administration, and staff in addition to citizens, business interests, community groups, etc. to foster a sense of cohesion as to the City's strategic direction. o Transform the conceptual goals of the visioning process into realistic, achievable targets. o Encourage engagement and spark the interest and excitement of active/passive residents, business & property owners, city officials/ administration and staff, and others on the future potential of the City. o Generate new ideas and discussion about the built environment, economic development, fiscal sustainability, sense of place, and the City's overall identity. o Chart an effective, considered, and innovative course of action for the City's future, setting priorities and maximizing innovative opportunities.