City of Fort Atkinson Strategic Planning Facilitation Services RFP Q&A 2026
City of Fort AtkinsonCity · Fort Atkinson, WI- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 29 days left
- Posted
- Aug 5, 2026
The 30-second brief
The City of Fort Atkinson is soliciting proposals for Strategic Planning Facilitation Services. The project scope includes the development of a mission, vision, and values statement, conducting community and stakeholder engagement sessions, facilitating workshops for the City Council (5 members) and Management Team (14 members), and delivering a final strategic plan. The consultant will be responsible for recommending the depth of public engagement beyond one required session, while the City will provide venues and assistance with promotion. The plan must align with the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. The City has established a budget of $50,000 for this project. General Liability insurance of $100,000/$300,000 is required. While a December 2026 adoption target is mentioned, the City indicates the timeline is flexible.
Strategic Plan, Executive summary, Mission statement, Vision statement, Values statement, Implementation guide, Monitoring framework
Cost, firm qualifications, experience, references
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Summary
The City of Fort Atkinson is soliciting proposals for Strategic Planning Facilitation Services.
The project scope includes the development of a mission, vision, and values statement, conducting community and stakeholder engagement sessions, facilitating workshops for the City Council (5 members) and Management Team (14 members), and delivering a final strategic plan. The consultant will be responsible for recommending the depth of public engagement beyond one required session, while the City will provide venues and assistance with promotion. The plan must align with the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. The City has established a budget of $50,000 for this project. General Liability insurance of $100,000/$300,000 is required. While a December 2026 adoption target is mentioned, the City indicates the timeline is flexible.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Cost
- Firm qualifications
- Experience
- References
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Strategic Plan
- Executive summary
- Mission statement
- Vision statement
- Values statement
- Implementation guide
- Monitoring framework
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Proposer Certification
- Price Proposal
- References
- Scope location
- Fort Atkinson, WI
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Fort Atkinson?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 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.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Fort Atkinson in WI, 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 RFP 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Strategic Plan, Executive summary, Mission statement, Vision statement, Values statement, Implementation guide, Monitoring framework. 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: "Cost, firm qualifications, experience, references" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Fort Atkinson?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Fort Atkinson are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Fort Atkinson regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 1, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Proposer Certification, Price Proposal, references. Review the full document from City of Fort Atkinson for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Fort Atkinson, WI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.