City of Lake Forest - Strategic Planning Consulting Services - 2026-RFQ (Quotes)-042 (2026)
City of Lake ForestCity · Lake Forest, CA- Due
- Nov 4, 2026
- 18 days left
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 7 years
- Primary contact
- Nidia Ruelas
- (949) 461-3437
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Lake Forest is seeking strategic planning consulting services to help with staff training, strategic planning facilitation, and the update of the FY 2027-28 to FY 2033-34 Strategic Plan. Scope tasks include designing and conducting a half-day management workshop, a city-wide lunch-and-learn training session for approximately 80 full-time employees, executive and city council interviews, and optional joint commission and city council workshop facilitations. Proposals are due by November 4, 2026, at 5:00 pm, with questions due by October 26, 2026. Electronic submissions are required via the OpenGov Procurement portal.
City Management Team Strategic Planning Workshop, City Staff Strategic Planning Session, Management Team Interviews, INITIAL City Council Member Interviews, Joint Commission Workshop Facilitation, Strategic Planning Commission Workshop Facilitation, FOLLOW UP City Council Member Interviews
SUMMARY
The City of Lake Forest is seeking strategic planning consulting services to help with staff training, strategic planning facilitation, and the update of the FY 2027-28 to FY 2033-34 Strategic Plan.
Scope tasks include designing and conducting a half-day management workshop, a city-wide lunch-and-learn training session for approximately 80 full-time employees, executive and city council interviews, and optional joint commission and city council workshop facilitations. Proposals are due by November 4, 2026, at 5:00 pm, with questions due by October 26, 2026. Electronic submissions are required via the OpenGov Procurement portal.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- City Management Team Strategic Planning Workshop
- City Staff Strategic Planning Session
- Management Team Interviews
- INITIAL City Council Member Interviews
- Joint Commission Workshop Facilitation
- Strategic Planning Commission Workshop Facilitation
- FOLLOW UP City Council Member Interviews
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Proposal Requirements, Statement of Qualifications (without Cost Information)
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/lakeforestca
- Scope location
- Lake Forest, CA
- Projected sq ft
- 80 sq ft
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Lake Forest?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 4, 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: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/lakeforestca. For questions, contact Nidia Ruelas.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Lake Forest in CA, 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 Nidia Ruelas at (949) 461-3437. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: City Management Team Strategic Planning Workshop, City Staff Strategic Planning Session, Management Team Interviews, INITIAL City Council Member Interviews, Joint Commission Workshop Facilitation, Strategic Planning Commission Workshop Facilitation, FOLLOW UP City Council Member Interviews. 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 7 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 4, 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 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: Proposal Requirements, Statement of Qualifications (without Cost Information). Review the full document from City of Lake Forest for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lake Forest, CA. The total projected area is 80 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.