City of Independence 2026 Community-Based Strategic Plan RFP (2026-2036)
City of IndependenceCity · Independence, KS- Due
- Dec 31, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 21, 2025
- Contract term
- 10 years
- Primary contact
- Kelly P
The 30-second brief
The City of Independence is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop a Community-Based Strategic Plan (CBSP) to guide community priorities and capital investments through 2036. The project scope includes conducting a new community survey, creating a five-year action plan (2026–2031), developing a ten-year strategic outlook (2026–2036), facilitating robust public engagement, and establishing a practical performance-tracking framework for quarterly updates. The selected firm will integrate the City’s biennial survey data and reference prior strategic plans (2018–2023). Proposals are due by December 31, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CST, and may be submitted via email to [email protected] or in hard copy to the City Manager’s Office.
Community survey, Five-year action plan (2026–2031), Ten-year strategic outlook (2026–2036), Performance-tracking framework
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Summary
The City of Independence is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop a Community-Based Strategic Plan (CBSP) to guide community priorities and capital investments through 2036.
The project scope includes conducting a new community survey, creating a five-year action plan (2026–2031), developing a ten-year strategic outlook (2026–2036), facilitating robust public engagement, and establishing a practical performance-tracking framework for quarterly updates. The selected firm will integrate the City’s biennial survey data and reference prior strategic plans (2018–2023). Proposals are due by December 31, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CST, and may be submitted via email to [email protected] or in hard copy to the City Manager’s Office.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Community survey
- Five-year action plan (2026–2031)
- Ten-year strategic outlook (2026–2036)
- Performance-tracking framework
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- 2021 survey questions
- 2021 and 2023 survey results
- 2018–2023 Strategic Plan
- Submit to
- City Manager’s Office, 120 N. 6th Street, Independence, Kansas 67301
- Scope location
- Independence, KS
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Independence?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 31, 2025. 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: City Manager’s Office, 120 N. 6th Street, Independence, Kansas 67301. For questions, contact Kelly P.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Independence in KS, 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.
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 Kelly P. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Community survey, Five-year action plan (2026–2031), Ten-year strategic outlook (2026–2036), Performance-tracking framework. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 10 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: 2021 survey questions, 2021 and 2023 survey results, 2018–2023 Strategic Plan. Review the full document from City of Independence for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Independence, KS. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.