(1) Vendor needs to provide strategic plan consulting services– Agency seeks a qualified consultant to lead the process of updating its Strategic Plan to reflect current priorities, emerging challenges, and community aspirations.– following activities and focus areas:• Strategic Direction and Resource Alignment– Develop a strategic planning document that outlines key focus areas, goals, and priorities to guide annual budget appropriations. This includes providing directions for budget development and capital project planning.• Measurable Outcomes and Accountability– Establish specific, measurable benchmarks and deliverable actions to measure the agency progress toward achieving its goals. Execution of the plan is tracked via a “Route for Next Year“ and subsequent Progress Matrix or Status Reports.• Stakeholder Engagement– Conduct background interviews with the Mayor, agency Commission members, and agency Manager, to gain background, identify key issues, and focus workshop topics. The plan may also incorporate an optional Citizen Summit or Community Conversation to solicit candid input from residents and stakeholders on community perceptions and critical issues facing the agency.• Organizational and Operational Review– Analyze existing agency organizational strategies and performance. This includes reviewing past accomplishments and utilizing Department Head feedback to assess departmental successes, major challenges, current management activities, and short–term priorities.