City Council Facilitation Services

The City of National City is seeking a qualified professional facilitator or facilitation firm to lead a strategic‑planning retreat for its newly appointed City Manager and five‑member City Council, and to provide follow‑up planning support. The scope includes confidential pre‑engagement interviews, agenda development, a one‑day (or equivalent) council retreat, up to two additional strategic‑planning sessions, and delivery of a suite of post‑retreat reports and governance documents. The engagement must be completed within a $50,000 not‑to‑exceed budget and is expected to run from December 2026 through April 2027. • Conduct six confidential pre‑engagement assessments (Council members + City Manager). • Facilitate a Council retreat covering governance, communication norms, strategic priorities, and action planning. • Provide post‑retreat deliverables: summary report, working agreements, strategic goals framework, and public‑facing summary. • Optional follow‑up services (e.g., progress check‑ins, surveys) may be proposed but are not part of the technical evaluation.