Strategic Planning Consulting Services - Arts & Culture

The City of Mesa awarded a consulting contract to develop separate three‑year strategic plans for its three Arts & Culture institutions (i.d.e.a. Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural History, and Mesa Arts Center). The scope includes internal and community engagement, analysis, synthesis of vision/mission/goals, and delivery of final strategic plans with implementation roadmaps. The work must be completed by January 31 2024, with a fixed‑price budget and the possibility of a six‑month extension for procurement delays. The solicitation required a Phoenix‑metro based firm (later waived) with at least three years of relevant experience and compliance with insurance and certification requirements. Evaluation emphasized qualifications (300 points), technical approach (600 points), and price (100 points). • Deliver three institution‑specific strategic plans plus executive summaries and evaluation frameworks. • Conduct internal stakeholder meetings and optional community engagement using hybrid formats and the Alchemer survey platform. • Provide all deliverables electronically; travel costs are borne by the contractor.