small purchase with special conditions-OWR Coastal Strategic Planning Consultation

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking a strategic planning consultant to lead the Illinois Coastal Management Program (OWR-CMP) through a multi-phase strategic planning process. The consultant will conduct context gathering meetings, design and facilitate workshops, and develop a strategic plan to guide the division's work over the next 3-5 years. The scope of work includes identifying values and norms, refining organizational infrastructure, and developing an impact strategy. The consultant will also help OWR-CMP re-establish two important committees: the IL Coastal Advisory Group (CAG) and the coastal Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). • Conduct context gathering meetings with OWR-CMP staff and external partners • Design and facilitate workshops with OWR-CMP staff and external partners • Develop a draft Strategic Plan that includes public facing messaging to communicate OWR-CMP's mission and impact • Re-establish the CAG and TAC committees and develop proposed organizational structures and outreach plans • Organize and facilitate periodic project check-in meetings with OWR-CMP director