Public Engagement Services for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
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RFP Release: August 3rd, 2026
RFP Questions Due: August 17th, 2026
Proposals Due: September 15th, 2026
Interviews: October 5th, 2026
Consultant Selection & Contract Execution: November–December 2026
Consultant Kickoff: January 2027
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
City Of Edina
DESCRIPTION
The City is seeking a consultant to develop and implement a public engagement strategy for its 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update. The consultant will help affirm the community vision, engage residents in identifying priorities and cross-cutting themes, analyze collected input, and provide recommendations to inform the updated Comprehensive Plan.
The selected consultant will plan, facilitate, and document at least two major community engagement events. Additional activities may include pop-up events, interviews, and other targeted outreach opportunities identified through the engagement strategy. Engagement efforts must include collaboration with underrepresented populations in the planning process.
The consultant will also develop clear, accessible engagement materials for diverse audiences and ensure that all public-facing communications, digital content, and engagement materials comply with ADA accessibility standards and the City's accessibility requirements. Questions were due August 17, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due September 15, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 17, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $40,000 – $50,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by City Of Edina. The work is located in Edina, Minnesota, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Public engagement and community planning consultancy
- Experience supporting comprehensive plans and municipal planning initiatives
- Expertise in inclusive outreach and engagement with underrepresented populations
- Capability to plan and facilitate public meetings, pop-up events, interviews, and targeted outreach
- Knowledge of ADA accessibility standards and accessible digital communications
- Strong analytical and report-writing experience for synthesizing community input
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