1551_Nov_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is issued by Community Renewal Team, Inc., a Hartford, Connecticut nonprofit human services agency, soliciting proposals from qualified strategic planning consultants. The consultant will design, develop, and implement a multi-faceted process for the organization's 2027-2032 five-year strategic plan. Key deliverables include two on-site strategic planning retreats, regular steering committee facilitation, surveys and focus groups, a local theory of change, and a comprehensive strategic plan document. The solicitation opened October 26, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. EDT with questions accepted through November 2, 2026 at 2:45 p.m. EST. Proposals are due November 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. The contract period begins no later than December 14, 2026 and concludes May 31, 2027, with final deliverables due May 3, 2027 and board presentation scheduled for May 18, 2027. Stakeholder engagement will involve approximately 30 staff members, 12-15 board members, clients, 15-20 external stakeholders, and 3-5 corporate foundations.

Compensation is negotiable and must be all-inclusive of expenses, including travel, with bidders required to provide itemized costs by major task, proposed labor categories, hourly rates, and hours. No set-aside applies to this procurement. The consultant must demonstrate experience developing strategic plans for large multi-service nonprofit agencies, facilitating inclusive processes with nonprofit boards, and possess familiarity with Community Action/CSBG strategic planning requirements. Required insurance includes commercial general liability of $1.0 million per occurrence and $2.0 million aggregate, automobile liability of $1.0 million, umbrella liability of $1.0 million, and workers' compensation, with Community Renewal Team named as an additional insured. CRT encourages applications from minority and women-owned business enterprises. Submissions must be emailed as PDFs to crt-bids@crtct.org and include a cover letter, detailed methodology, evidence of relevant experience, work samples, at least three professional references, and a detailed budget narrative. Questions should be directed to Jeanette Dunbar at dunbarj@crtct.org or 860-560-5161.