When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on July 19, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $45,000.

It was issued by Afrithrive, Inc.. The work is located in Maryland, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Management consulting firm with strategic planning and facilitation expertise. Experience working with nonprofit organizations or food access systems. Strong background in stakeholder engagement and multi-partner collaboration. Capability in systems, operations, and infrastructure assessment. Experience developing implementation roadmaps and resilience strategies. Capacity to support a multi-year engagement.

Strategic Planning and Systems Resilience Consultant Services (Closed)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Maryland, United StatesPosted: July 9th, 2026Deadline: July 19th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a consultant to lead strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and systems resilience assessments for mid-county food access organizations. The engagement includes development of a final strategic plan and implementation recommendations over a three-year contract period.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

BUDGET

Verified

$45,000

CONTRACT DURATION

6 months

TIMELINE

Project kickoff and planning: July–August 2026

Stakeholder interviews and assessments: August 2026

Draft plan development: September 2026

Review sessions and revisions: October–November 2026

Final plan submission and presentation: December 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 19th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Afrithrive, Inc.

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization is seeking a consultant to lead strategic planning and systems resilience services focused on strengthening collaboration and long-term resilience across mid-county food access organizations. The consultant will serve as a facilitator and strategic advisor, working closely with leadership and participating partners to guide stakeholder engagement, conduct systems-level assessments, identify strategic priorities, and prepare a final strategic plan.

The scope includes leading a structured planning process covering project initiation, stakeholder engagement, systems assessment, strategic planning, implementation planning, and final plan development. Work will involve reviewing project documents, facilitating interviews and planning sessions with nonprofit partners and stakeholders, assessing opportunities for shared services and infrastructure coordination, and developing practical recommendations to improve resilience and collaboration across the food access ecosystem.

The consultant will also support ongoing project progress reviews, help address emerging issues, and ensure timely completion of milestones. Additional responsibilities include facilitating listening sessions and partner convenings, as well as conducting systems, operations, and infrastructure assessments. The anticipated contract term is three years.

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When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on July 19, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $45,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Afrithrive, Inc.. The work is located in Maryland, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Management consulting firm with strategic planning and facilitation expertise
Experience working with nonprofit organizations or food access systems
Strong background in stakeholder engagement and multi-partner collaboration
Capability in systems, operations, and infrastructure assessment
Experience developing implementation roadmaps and resilience strategies
Capacity to support a multi-year engagement

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