Town of Breckenridge Arts and Culture Master Plan

The Town of Breckenridge, located in Colorado, is seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive Arts and Culture Master Plan through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on May 9, 2024, with proposals due by 9:00 AM on June 10, 2024. The procurement targets the creation of a strategic, community-driven vision and 10-year roadmap for the Breckenridge Arts District, which was established in 2014 to build a year-round economy and preserve the community's historic character. Key project objectives include developing a vision statement, identifying gaps in current programs and cultural facilities, recommending equitable funding models, codifying management policies for arts and cultural organizations, and improving coordination between arts partners. The selected consultant will be required to conduct extensive community engagement, including stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and public input sessions, with deliverables including monthly progress updates, on-site data collection, public meeting materials, and a final master plan document in both English and Spanish. Proposal evaluation will be based on a 100-point matrix covering RFP quality, project experience, community engagement, data collection capabilities, project approach, financial evaluation abilities, references, and cost.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations mentioned in the documents. The project involves primary resident companies including Breck Create, National Repertory Orchestra, Breck Film, Breckenridge Backstage Theatre, Breckenridge History, and the Breckenridge Tourism Office, which will be integral to the planning process. The Breckenridge Arts District is a Certified District in the Colorado Creative Industries Creative District Program, indicating its importance to the local cultural ecosystem. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project is expected to be completed within nine to twelve months of contract execution, with interviews for top candidates scheduled for June 24, 2024. The master plan will focus on the Arts District's core attractions, including the Riverwalk Center, artist live-work spaces, studios, and a single-screen movie theater, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the community's cultural infrastructure and economic vitality.