Strategic Planning and Research Analysis Consulting Services

The Vendor is required to provide strategic planning and research analysis consulting services shall relate to the city's vision, mission and strategic priorities that include quality government and innovation.
- Strategic planning, project and program management services
•    Conduct assessments and develop plans and programs for the city. 
•    Develop strategic roadmaps, implementation plans, and governance structures.
•    Manage resources, timelines, budgets, and risk across the project lifecycle. 
•    Assist the city or coordinate stakeholder engagement, communication, and reporting. 
•    Provide crisis management related services. 
•    Assist the city with development of mission, vision and values statements and key performance indicators and align department and citywide strategic planning initiatives.
•    Assist the city with performance monitoring through key performance indicators and ensuring quality assurance. 
•    Facilitate knowledge transfer, training, and post-implementation reviews. 
•    Develop policies and procedures related to service delivery for the city. 
•    Analyze existing systems, processes and workflows to improve effectiveness and efficiency in operations.
•    Other related services required by the city.
- Market research services
•    Assist in conducting market research for various disciplines and areas of study as needed. 
•    Produce a market study of identified areas that will provide information to the city to aid in marketing for and rehabbing space. 
•    Assess the key characteristics of economic health in the city that informs the current and future potential for development. 
•    Identify and evaluate preliminary market demand for uses determined desirable by the city. 
•    Identify and assess market competition and impact on any new developments. 
•    Conduct a review of current economic development incentives and propose modifications and adjustments based on the market study and other factors. 
•    Develop a reporting schedule that includes all active components of work product.
- Financial strategy and investment management services
•    Analyzing existing investment portfolios and financial positions.
•    Developing investment strategies aligned with city goals and risk tolerance.
•    Monitoring market trends, performance benchmarks, and risk factors.
•    Providing training and reporting to city officials on investment principles.
•    Supporting strategic planning for new investment opportunities and financial resilience.
•    Other related services required by the city.
- Urban development, real estate and economic strategy services
•    Assessing real estate portfolios, infrastructure assets, and development potential. 
•    Recommending zoning, land use, and mixed-use development strategies. 
•    Conducting market analyses, feasibility studies, and economic impact assessments. 
•    Supporting retail revitalization, adaptive reuse, and community engagement.
•    Advising on housing affordability, transportation finance, and resilience planning. 
•    Developing visual materials, reports, and strategic recommendations for stakeholders
•    Work with city officials in developing options, plans, and strategies to utilize the best combination of options available for financing planned capital improvements taking into consideration costs and the effects that various alternatives have on the city’s financial standing. 
•    Conduct economic impact assessments for major policy decisions, development projects, and regulatory changes. 
•    Research trends in economic development and science as requested. 
•    Advocate for evidence-based policies and interventions that promote economic prosperity, social equity, and environmental sustainability in urban areas. 
•    Other related services required by the city.
- Communications assistance, market research, and branding services
•    Crisis communications, protection of the city brand, and reinforcing city relationships. 
•    Provide branding services related to overall city operations or departments. 
•    Create community engagement plans and implement outreach activities to involve local residents, organizations, and stakeholders in the revitalization process including organizing public events to gather feedback, communicate project updates, and build community support. 
•    Assist with internal communications strategies. 
•    Facilitate and support strategic conversations, meetings, trainings, focus groups, and retreats with internal and external stakeholders. 
•    Develop citywide marketing and research projects with related surveys, provide associated analytics, and data analytic services. 
•    Conduct surveys regarding the city’s reputation and perception by residents, employees, customers, local business partners, regional partners, and other stakeholders. 
•    Coordinate stakeholder engagement, communication, and reporting.