Culture of Health and Wellness Strategic Blueprint

The City of Wichita, Kansas is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP #260038) on behalf of the Wichita Fire Department to procure consulting services for developing a Culture of Health and Wellness Strategic Blueprint. The project requires qualified firms to conduct evidence-based research on wellness strategies, assess current wellness gaps within the fire department, and create a comprehensive strategic blueprint that includes vision statements, policies, programs, implementation roadmaps, and a replication guide for other Kansas public safety agencies. Key deliverables include a written strategic blueprint with a multi-year implementation plan, comprehensive documentation of research and recommendations, and data collection methodologies with defined performance measures. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience providing similar services and possess understanding of industry standards and best practices. The evaluation criteria include ability to meet proposal terms and conditions (10%), project understanding and presentation (30%), technical qualifications and resources (30%), references and past performance (10%), cost (10%), and Small & Emerging Business Enterprise participation (10%). Written questions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on April 8, 2026, with proposals due electronically through the City's Procurement Portal by 10:00 a.m. on April 24, 2026. The evaluation period is scheduled for the week of May 4, 2026, with tentative City Council approval anticipated in June 2026.

The contract includes a Small & Emerging Business Enterprise (S/EBE) participation evaluation component worth 10% of the scoring. No incumbent contractor is identified for this procurement. Proposers must submit a not-to-exceed fee for professional services along with detailed hourly billing rates and estimated hours; however, the specific contract budget or award value is not disclosed in the RFP. The contract term is one year with either party able to terminate upon thirty days' prior written notice, subject to availability of appropriated funds under Kansas law. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, Workers' Compensation meeting statutory requirements, and Employers' Liability of $1,000,000, with a Certificate of Insurance required within ten days of award notification.