Education and Community Engagement Planning Services at African American Museum Dallas (AAMD)

The City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) is seeking proposals from qualified educational and community engagement organizations to develop strategic planning services for the African American Museum, Dallas (AAMD) under the Protecting Cultural Memory Initiative. This planning-only contract requires the selected organization to create comprehensive educational frameworks and engagement plans, including curriculum development aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, educational programming design, and community engagement strategies. Specific deliverables include curriculum frameworks, learning modules, educator guides, program conceptual designs, docent training plans, teaching artist engagement models, and community advisory structures. The proposal will be evaluated on four key criteria: Experience & Qualifications (40 points), Technical Approach & Methodology (30 points), Cost and Timeframe (20 points), and Collaboration, Cultural Competency & Community Alignment (10 points). Key dates include a pre-proposal meeting, with draft curriculum frameworks due by March 15, 2026, a city review period from March 15-31, 2026, and final deliverables required no later than April 15, 2026. Proposers must submit questions electronically through the City's procurement portal, with answers provided via addendum.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the Team Make-Up and Local Workforce Form suggests potential considerations for local workforce participation. Contractors must comply with wage floor requirements, with a minimum hourly rate of $23.06 for contracts exceeding $50,000, and must obtain insurance within 15 days of City Council Award. The contract requires compliance with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant guidelines, federal and state accessibility standards, and City of Dallas requirements. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the planning services suggests a significant investment in developing educational and community engagement strategies for the African American Museum. Contractors must maintain project records for two years following contract completion and provide transition plans to ensure all project materials, digital files, and work products can be transferred to the City in approved formats. Proposed pricing must remain firm for the entire contract duration and be all-inclusive of direct costs.