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City of Derby

City Strategic Plan Consulting Services

Due
Dec 16, 2026
Questions due
Nov 18, 2026
Budget
$50,000 – $150,000
Estimate
Contract
6 months
Location
  • Derby, Kansas, United States
Posted
Nov 2, 2026
Category
Management Consulting & Admin Support

SUMMARY

The City of Derby, Kansas is seeking proposals from qualified professional consulting firms to develop an updated City Strategic Plan, including an optional community satisfaction survey.
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DESCRIPTION

The City of Derby, Kansas is soliciting proposals for professional consulting services to develop an updated City Strategic Plan. The project involves a staff- and council-driven process to update the City's mission, vision, and values, and to produce a strategic plan with focus areas, measurable goals, and an implementation framework. An optional add-alternate for a statistically valid community satisfaction survey is also included. The successful consultant will work closely with the City Council, Mayor, City Manager, and staff. The final Strategic Plan must be completed and presented for adoption within six months of contract execution.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a qualified professional consulting firm
  • Must provide a signed cover letter confirming interest and validity of proposal for 120 days
  • Must provide a minimum of three client references from comparable municipal strategic planning projects completed within the last ten years
  • Must maintain Comprehensive General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate
  • Must maintain Professional Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per claim
  • Must maintain Workers' Compensation insurance at statutory limits
  • Must maintain Umbrella Liability insurance of $2,000,000
  • Must disclose any current, pending, or potential disciplinary actions or complaints
  • Must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest

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TIMELINE

Questions Due: November 18th, 2026

Addenda Posted: December 2nd, 2026

Proposals Due: December 16th, 2026

Interviews: Week of December 28th, 2026

Contract Award: January 26th, 2027

Strategic Plan Adoption: Within 6 months of contract execution

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City of Derby

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due December 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 18, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by City of Derby. The work is located in Derby, Kansas, United States.

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