City Council Organizational Analysis

The City of Spokane is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive organizational analysis of the City Council’s non‑elected staff structure and to produce a practical handbook of recommended roles, protocols, and performance guidelines. The effort includes in‑person interviews with council members, staff, and stakeholders, a comparative review of other jurisdictions, and the delivery of two key outputs – a set of recommendations and a detailed handbook – both due May 31 2026 (per Addendum #1). The contract is a one‑year, non‑renewable engagement, and the award is pending City Council approval. • Conduct an independent evaluation of current Council office staffing and duties. • Perform stakeholder interviews and comparative research across comparable municipalities. • Deliver a recommendations report and a handbook outlining roles, workflows, evaluation templates, and organizational charts. • Meet the accelerated deliverable deadline of May 31 2026 (originally June 30 2026). • Require a Washington‑licensed firm with experience in governmental organizational consulting and the ability to transfer all IP to the City.