Strategic Planning Consultant Services

The City of Lebanon is seeking qualified consulting firms to provide strategic planning services, including public engagement, community surveying, facilitation, analysis, and plan preparation, to guide the city’s 3‑year strategic plan. This RFQ is for qualification only; no contract will be awarded at this stage. Selected firms will be placed on a recommended list for a future procurement expected to begin in January 2027. • Scope includes developing an engagement strategy, conducting surveys, facilitating workshops, synthesizing data, and delivering a concise strategic plan with implementation tables. • Deliverables may also include post‑adoption monitoring and annual review processes. • Qualification criteria focus on municipal strategic planning experience, team expertise, public‑engagement capability, and ability to align recommendations with budgets, capital improvements, and departmental work plans. • Submission deadline is November 16, 2026 (5 pm); questions due by November 9, 2026. • The Task Force will recommend firms to the Strategic Plan Committee, which will select a consultant in early 2027. • Primary contact: Andrew Hosmer, City Manager (email and phone provided).