Facilitation and Development of a Countywide Strategic Plan

Greenwood County, South Carolina is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) 2025-RFP-018 to solicit qualified consulting firms to facilitate the development of a comprehensive Countywide Strategic Plan. The selected consultant will work collaboratively with Greenwood County Council, the County Manager, department heads, a steering committee, community stakeholders, and the public to establish a strategic roadmap encompassing vision, mission, values, strategic priorities, and measurable goals to guide the County's decision-making and resource allocation over the next five to ten years. The primary deliverables include a finalized strategic plan document reflecting the aspirations and needs of the diverse community, with project completion anticipated by April 1, 2026. The RFP evaluation employs a points-based scoring system across five categories: understanding of project objectives (15 points), experience and qualifications of firm and personnel (20 points), proposed methodology and work plan (25 points), demonstrated success in public engagement (15 points), and cost proposal (25 points), with cost being a significant but not dominant factor in selection. Prospective vendors must submit comprehensive proposals by October 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with written questions due by September 24, 2025. Proposal submissions must include firm background, key personnel resumes, detailed project approach and work plan, timeline, examples of similar project experience, and a public engagement strategy, along with proof of insurance and compliance certifications including non-discrimination policies and drug-free workplace requirements.

The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises, suggesting the procurement is open to all qualified consulting firms meeting the technical and experience requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials, nor are there references to existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration with the strategic planning process. The contract documents do not provide an explicit award value or budget range for this engagement, requiring interested proposers to contact Greenwood County directly for additional financial details or cost guidelines that may inform their proposal development and pricing strategies.