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The CDRPA is seeking proposals from consultants for the purpose of facilitating the development of a strategic plan for the Regional Port. The Regional Port seeks a consultant to propose an approach for development and implementation of a plan that includes input from a broad range of stakeholders. Ultimately, the plan will provide a broad vision for the current and future direction of the Regional Port. The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority is seeking responses to this solicitation for the purposes of facilitating the development of a strategic plan for the Regional Port. The Regional Port was functionally consolidated as of January 1, 2020, and currently operates without a strategic plan. The Regional Port seeks a consultant to propose an approach for development and implementation of a plan that includes input from a broad range of stakeholders, including Port Commissioners; Port staff; community partners; and citizens. Ultimately, the plan will provide a broad vision for the current and future direction of the Regional Port but will also provide clear guidelines for the development of the annual budget. The plan should include a 10-year vision; initiatives and objectives; metrics for charting and reporting on progress; and an implementation plan. The most capable consultant will be selected from this process to provide services in 2024. The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority is the first of its kind in Washington. The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority is the principal economic development agency for Chelan and Douglas Counties located in North Central Washington. The Port of Chelan County and the Port of Douglas County voted to functionally consolidate as of January 1, 2020, and operate as an independent government entity under the provisions of Title 53 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority's mission is to "Work Together to Enhance the Economic Vitality of North Central Washington" to create living-wage jobs, stimulate private sector capital investment, and enhance the economic well-being of families in the communities within Chelan and Douglas Counties. The Regional Port seeks a consultant to work with its internal Strategic Plan Committee and assist in the strategic planning process by facilitating the identification of goals, setting of priorities, and providing recommendations for the planning, communication, implementation, and evaluation of a plan that will result in a broad vision for the future direction of the Regional Port, as well as specific initiatives to guide the annual budget process. The plan must emphasize an ever-changing economic climate, local, domestic, and international market opportunities, and environmental stewardship. It is essential that the strategic plan reflects the values of Regional Port Commissioners, the community, neighbors, and employees. It is anticipated that the strategic plan will be developed in two primary phases. Phase 1 - the Initiation and Planning phase will begin approximately March/April 2024. Phase 2 - the Plan Development phase will begin approximately June 1, 2024. Complete Proposal Evaluation Week of February 26th Announce Apparent Successful Consultant By March 1, 2024 Begin contract work March/April 2024 The Regional Port reserves the right at its sole discretion to reject any and all proposals received without penalty and not issue an AGREEMENT as a result of this RFP. The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and as amended, and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.I. 100.259) be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance from the Washington State Department of Transportation. The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority further assures every effort will be made to ensure nondiscrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether those programs or activities are federally funded or not. In the event the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority distributes federal aid funds to another governmental entity or other sub-recipient, the Chelan Douglas Regional Port will include Title VI language in all written agreements. All proposals will be reviewed by the RFP Coordinator to determine compliance with administrative requirements and instructions specified in this RFP. The Consultant is specifically notified that failure to comply with any part of the RFP may result in rejection of the proposal as non-responsive. The Regional Port also reserves the right, however, at its sole discretion to waive minor administrative irregularities. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.