Business Improvement District Consultant Services

The Vendor is required to provide consultant and outreach services for district.
- Community Outreach, Education, and Research:
•    Develop, implement, and document a process that actively engages all potential assesses within the district target area, which should include (at a minimum) property owners, property management businesses, local community organizations and leaders, local business owners, and elected officials, to educate and build a consensus of support for the establishment of a district.
•    Designing, organizing, and participating in community events, focus groups, and one-on-one meetings with potential stakeholders to survey, interview, and inform affected groups or individuals on potential district -specific programs, goals, boundaries, and community needs. 
•    Where feasible, the consultant should consult and collaborate with local community organizations when identifying and engaging with local property owners; 
•    Producing and distributing informative, educational outreach materials such as brochures, web-based content, or other resources that provide stakeholders with information on the district-specific initiatives or programs;
•    Work with the city clerk and representatives of the city council to gain authorization for the establishment of the district, if a district is determined to be feasible.
- Establishment Feasibility Study:
•    Introduction/executive summary - this section should include a concise review and summary of the general background and purpose of the report and its findings.
•    Criteria - this section should identify the standards by which a district establishment is evaluated. 
•    This should include an assessment of the target area’s needs, economic impact, as well as any constraints or costs.
•    Methodology - this section should include a description of the research methods employed to demonstrate the feasibility of establishing a district within a target area. 
•    A minimum level of outreach and education set by the city clerk, will be required as part of this research.

- Contract Period/Term: 2 years
- Mandatory Pre-Submittal Meeting Date: August 15, 2025
- Mandatory Business Inclusion Program (BIP) Outreach and Summary Sheet Date: September 4, 2025
- Questions Prior to Mandatory Pre-Submittal Meeting Deadline: August 14, 2025