Facilitation Services for Jail and Justice Complex Project

The Grand Traverse County is seeking a qualified consultant to serve as a facilitator for the Jail and Justice Complex Project. The primary purpose of the services is to assist the County in gathering community and stakeholder input on constructing a new jail and justice complex. The facilitator will be expected to deliver services including input sessions strategy and planning, stakeholder engagement, public engagement and facilitation, communications support, and reporting and evaluation. The facilitator will be required to develop a comprehensive Public Information and Engagement Plan, facilitate community sessions, and provide guidance on outreach approaches to ensure inclusion of diverse populations and underserved groups. • The facilitator will be responsible for planning, organizing, and facilitating community forums, town halls, and informational meetings across the County. • The facilitator will be required to design and lead a structured process to engage both internal stakeholders and external stakeholders. • The facilitator will be expected to capture themes, concerns, and recommendations from stakeholder discussions and synthesize them into actionable insights for County leadership. • The facilitator will be required to ensure that diverse voices, including historically underrepresented groups, are incorporated into the engagement process. • The facilitator will be expected to deliver regular updates and reports to County Administration and the Board of Commissioners on community sentiment and stakeholder feedback.