(1) Vendor needs to provide strategic plan development and implementation framework service– The Agency invites consultants, firms, or individuals with previous experience in municipal strategic planning to submit proposals for designing and delivering a comprehensive, organization–wide Strategic Plan and Implementation Framework.– The selected proposer will partner with the agency to create a concise, actionable Strategic Plan that defines clear priorities, measurable objectives, and implementation steps to guide decision–making and accountability. The plan will: • Align elected officials, executive leadership, and staff around shared priorities and measurable objectives. • Serve as a decision–making tool for budget development, resource allocation, and performance management. • Reflect Lawrenceville’s values, identity, and long–term direction Review existing agency documents, including the Comprehensive Plan, LCI Update, budgets, capital programs, brand guidelines, and other key policies or performance materials. • Conduct a needs assessment that includes at least 10–12 interviews with key internal and external stakeholders, including the Mayor, Council, agency Manager, Executive Management Team (EMT), and community partners and an environmental scan of key demographic, economic, and community trends. • Design and facilitate a community engagement process (e.g., listening sessions, surveys, or focus groups) to gather input from residents, business owners, and community partners that will inform the Mission, Vision, and Strategic Priority Pillars. The process should include at least two (2) public engagement sessions (in–person or virtual), one (1) internal staff and leadership session, and one (1) community–wide survey. Proposers should describe how input will be summarized, analyzed, and incorporated into the Background, Stakeholder, & Community Input Summary Report • Facilitate one or more strategic planning workshops (in person). • Lead facilitated discussions