Professional Services for Strategic Planning

Jackson County Board of Commissioners in Jefferson, Georgia, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for professional services to develop a comprehensive strategic planning framework. The county is experiencing rapid population and economic growth and seeks to establish a coordinated strategic framework that aligns departmental priorities, budgeting, and performance measures. The procurement encompasses five distinct phases: Planning & Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Plan Development, Board Adoption, Department Alignment, and Implementation & Monitoring. Key deliverables include a 3-5 year strategic plan, establishment of 4-6 countywide goals, creation of measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), development of a public dashboard, and full integration of the strategic plan with the county's budgeting processes. Proposals must include a cover letter, detailed qualifications, proposed approach, comprehensive work plan, team composition, itemized cost proposal (including phase-based costs, meeting costs, hourly rates, and reimbursable expenses), and references. The RFP evaluation criteria allocate 100 total points across six categories: Understanding (20 points), Experience (20 points), Methodology (20 points), Team Members (15 points), Cost (15 points), and References (10 points). The deadline for submitting questions is May 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with sealed proposals due on May 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM to the Jackson County Board of Commissioners Finance Department, and the selected contractor is expected to commence work no later than January 1, 2027.

All vendors must be registered with E-Verify and comply with the Georgia Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011, and no specific set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise designations are noted in the procurement documentation. Selected vendors must provide proof of General Liability insurance coverage of $1,000,000 per incident and Automobile Liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit before work commences. The RFP does not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technology platforms requiring integration, though the strategic plan must ultimately integrate with the county's budgeting system. Jackson County reserves the right to reject any and all submissions and award the contract based on the highest and best interest of the county rather than solely on the lowest financial proposal. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the RFP; vendors must propose detailed, itemized pricing for evaluation. All expenses incurred in preparing and submitting proposals are the responsibility of the vendor, and valid submissions may not be withdrawn for ninety days from the receipt date.