Consulting Services for the ACC Foundation

This contract is a one‑step competitive Request for Proposal issued by the Austin Community College District for consulting services to the ACC Foundation. The scope includes developing a strategic plan, aligning missions, assessing staff structure, resource allocation, governance, technology integration, and fundraising readiness, with deliverables such as monthly calls, periodic presentations, and a comprehensive final report within a three‑year period. The award is to Gonser Gerber LLC, with an annual budget cap of $100,000 and a total ceiling of $300,000. Evaluation will consider cost, past performance, proposal quality, staff qualifications, and presentation performance. The solicitation emphasizes a 30% Small Local Business Enterprise participation requirement but does not set a formal set‑aside. • Scope: Strategic planning, mission alignment, staff and governance reviews, technology/process integration for the ACC Foundation. • Budget: Up to $100K per fiscal year, $300K total over three years, fixed‑price. • Timeline: Questions due 2/28/24, proposals due 3/7/24, award expected 5/15/24, contract start 5/20/24.