City of Adrian Professional Strategic Planning Services RFQ 2026
Town of AdrianCity · Adrian, MI- Due
- May 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 15, 2026
- Duration
- 8 months
- Primary contact
- Steve Krause
The 30-second brief
The City of Adrian is seeking qualifications for the concurrent development of a five-year strategic plan and a parks master plan for 2026-2031. Statements of Qualifications are due by May 15, 2026.
Detailed project work plan, Stakeholder and public engagement summary, Draft City-Wide Five-Year Strategic Plan, Draft Parks Master Plan, Aquatics evaluation summary or report, Five-year implementation matrix, Performance measurement framework, Executive summary, Formal presentation, Final deliverables in electronic and PDF formats
Relevant municipal experience, Technical competence and subject-matter expertise, Demonstrated ability to prepare practical implementation-oriented plans, Public facilitation and stakeholder engagement capability, Understanding of municipal governance, Capacity to complete work within timeframe
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Summary
The City of Adrian is seeking qualifications for the concurrent development of a five-year strategic plan and a parks master plan for 2026-2031. Statements of Qualifications are due by May 15, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Relevant municipal experience
- Technical competence and subject-matter expertise
- Demonstrated ability to prepare practical implementation-oriented plans
- Public facilitation and stakeholder engagement capability
- Understanding of municipal governance
- Capacity to complete work within timeframe
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Detailed project work plan
- Stakeholder and public engagement summary
- Draft City-Wide Five-Year Strategic Plan
- Draft Parks Master Plan
- Aquatics evaluation summary or report
- Five-year implementation matrix
- Performance measurement framework
- Executive summary
- Formal presentation
- Final deliverables in electronic and PDF formats
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Cover letter
- Firm overview
- Description of relevant municipal experience
- Identification of project team
- Description of project approach
- Examples of comparable work
- Three municipal client references
- Capacity statement
- Submit to
- Electronic submission to [email protected]
- Scope location
- Adrian, MI
- Reported agency
- City of Adrian
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Town of Adrian?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 15, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Electronic submission to [email protected]. For questions, contact Steve Krause.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Town of Adrian in MI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Steve Krause. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Detailed project work plan, Stakeholder and public engagement summary, Draft City-Wide Five-Year Strategic Plan, Draft Parks Master Plan, Aquatics evaluation summary or report, Five-year implementation matrix, Performance measurement framework, Executive summary, Formal presentation, Final deliverab. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Relevant municipal experience, Technical competence and subject-matter expertise, Demonstrated ability to prepare practical implementation-oriented plans, Public facilitation and stakeholder engagemen..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Adrian?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Adrian are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Adrian regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 8 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover letter, Firm overview, Description of relevant municipal experience, Identification of project team, Description of project approach, Examples of comparable work, Three municipal client referenc. Review the full document from Town of Adrian for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Adrian, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.