Strategic Plan Consultant Services

North Texas Municipal Water District is requesting proposals for consulting services to facilitate a comprehensive update of its strategic plan, with proposals due October 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time and a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for September 14, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

The consultant will assess NTMWD's current strategic direction, operating environment, and organizational priorities through collaborative engagement with the Board of Directors, Executive Team, staff, and external stakeholders. Deliverables include organizational and environmental assessments, stakeholder engagement activities, a revised strategic plan, and implementation and performance management frameworks. All final deliverables must be completed by October 28, 2027.

The selected consultant must carry professional liability insurance of $1 million and general liability insurance with limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, plus workers' compensation coverage at Texas statutory limits.

The contract term is one year from the date of last signature, with an optional 90-day extension at NTMWD's discretion. Payment terms are Net 30 days from invoice receipt and acceptance of deliverables.

Evaluation criteria are weighted equally across five categories: company overview and qualifications (20 points), methodology and approach (20 points), past experience and references (20 points), interviews conducted November 2–3, 2026 (20 points), and pricing (20 points). Written questions are due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Contract execution is anticipated in early December 2026. Proposals may be submitted electronically through ntmwd.bonfirehub.com or in hard copy to the NTMWD Procurement Department in Wylie, Texas.