NOVA Parks Strategic Plan RFP Addendum - Questions Received

The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NOVA Parks) is seeking a consulting firm to lead the development of its FY 2028‑FY 2032 Strategic Plan. The consultant will work with an internal project team and a steering committee, conduct up to ten stakeholder interviews, facilitate four virtual strategic‑planning sessions, perform an environmental scan, assist with drafting and editing roughly 30 hours of staff‑consultant collaborative work, and produce both draft and final versions of the strategic plan along with supporting deliverables. The effort is budgeted at $70 k total (with $25 k earmarked for consulting support) and the agency expects to select a consultant before July 2026, with final plan adoption slated for March 2027. • Lead strategic‑planning process, including interviews, environmental scan, and facilitation of planning sessions. • Draft, revise, and edit the strategic plan in partnership with NOVA Parks staff (≈30 hours of collaborative drafting). • Deliver final strategic plan, supporting materials, and dashboards; support in‑house public survey. • Work may require some on‑site presence despite being open to out‑of‑state firms. • Total budget $70 k, $25 k allocated for consulting services.