Strategic Planning Consultant

The Town of Stratford, Connecticut, located in Fairfield County, is seeking a Strategic Planning Consultant through RFP 2025-06 to support the South End Community Center (SECC) in developing a comprehensive three-to-five-year strategic plan. The consultant will work closely with the Strategic Planning Task Force (SPTF) and the project architect to craft and implement a strategic planning process that will guide the administrative and programmatic direction of the SECC. The project centers on the SECC, an 8,800 square foot single-story facility located at 19 Bates Street that is expected to undergo future renovations. Key deliverables include a detailed strategic plan that addresses the center's operational, administrative, and programmatic needs. The procurement timeline is specific: the RFP opens on September 4, 2024, at 3:00 PM EDT and closes on September 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period running from September 4 at 3:15 PM EDT through September 17 at 12:00 PM EDT. The final strategic planning report may be contingent upon the SECC's ongoing construction and renovation schedule, which has not yet been finalized.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation appears open to all qualified vendors with experience in strategic planning for community service organizations. While the RFP does not provide an estimated total contract value or budget range, it does specify Net 30 day payment terms. Interested consultants must submit their proposals in writing to the Purchasing Agent, Phillip Ryan, and are explicitly prohibited from submitting bids electronically. The project's scope suggests that the selected consultant should have strong expertise in developing strategic plans for community centers, with an ability to work collaboratively with municipal stakeholders and understand the nuanced needs of a community service organization undergoing significant facility changes.