Wayland Considers Dialogue Services from Essential Partners

Essential Partners has proposed a community dialogue and facilitation training initiative for the Town of Wayland, offering two options priced at $14,900 and $18,600 to build local capacity for constructive conversations. The Select Board will discuss entering into a contract to support Wayland Conversations.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Option 1: $14,900; Option 2: $18,600

Contract type

CONSULTING

Contract term

Project work to begin 4–6 weeks after contract signature; training dates offered August 11–12 or October 14–15

Renewal

Proposal specifies that staffing and dates cannot be guaranteed until contract is signed and requires 4–6 weeks lead time; no ongoing renewal or extension terms are described.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Town of Wayland AgendaPacket Select Board Meeting 2026-08-17

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the consulting contract by Town of Wayland?

Essential Partners was awarded this consulting contract by Town of Wayland, as recorded on August 17, 2026. The contract value is Option 1: $14,900; Option 2: $18,600.

How much is the Essential Partners contract with Town of Wayland worth?

The Essential Partners contract with Town of Wayland is valued at Option 1: $14,900; Option 2: $18,600, covering consulting work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Town of Wayland AgendaPacket Select Board Meeting 2026-08-17 (AgendaPacket), dated August 17, 2026 from Town of Wayland. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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