Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Partnership and Fundraising Services

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is requesting proposals for philanthropic partnership and fundraising services to facilitate ongoing fundraising, conservation, and community health initiatives, with proposals due November 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST.

The scope encompasses reducing fee barriers for programs and camps, securing grants for children, teens, and seniors, serving as fiscal agents for various projects, supporting community and friends' groups, and conducting community outreach. Proposers may submit one or more firms. Required submissions include corporate background with at least three references from similar projects completed within the past five years, detailed financial statements demonstrating financial stability, team qualifications and resumes, project understanding and approach documentation, and itemized cost information in a sealed envelope. Proposals must be submitted as one signed original, one electronic PDF version on USB flash drive, and three copies, addressed to Helene McCullough at the City of Raleigh.

No contract value is specified; contractors will provide pricing through the Proposal Cost Form. The contract term will be defined in the executed contract and may include options to renew or extend.

Evaluation occurs in two stages. Stage 1 allocates points to corporate background and experience (20 points), firm financial stability (15 points), project understanding (20 points), project approach (15 points), team firm experience (20 points), and proposed cost (5 points). Stage 2 consists of interviews or demonstrations worth up to 5 additional points. Cost evaluation awards maximum points to the lowest-cost proposal, with remaining proposals scored proportionally. The City anticipates an evaluation meeting November 6, interviews tentatively scheduled for November 10, and selection announcement on November 13, 2026. No pre-proposal conference or site visit is scheduled. Late proposals will not be accepted.