City of West Des Moines Professional Strategic Planning and Community Needs Assessment RFP 2026
City of West Des MoinesCity · West Des Moines, IA- Due
- Oct 28, 2026
- 11 days left
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
- Primary contact
- Traci Glass
- (515) 222-3409
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SUMMARY
The City of West Des Moines is seeking professional consulting services for strategic planning, community needs assessment, and a market study for the West Des Moines Public Library.
Electronic proposals will be received via IonWave until 2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. No formal pre-proposal conference will be conducted, but interested firms may direct questions to Library Director Traci Glass. Proposers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the library facility and city website to understand operations and strategic priorities.
- Submit to
- https://wdm.ionwave.net
- Scope location
- West Des Moines, IA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of West Des Moines?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 28, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://wdm.ionwave.net. For questions, contact Traci Glass.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of West Des Moines in IA, 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 Traci Glass at (515) 222-3409. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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