When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 24, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $100,000 – $125,000.

It was issued by Lane Community College. The work is located in Eugene, Oregon, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Proven track record in strategic planning facilitation for higher education institutions. Expertise in actionable data synthesis and collaborative plan development. Experience engaging internal and external stakeholders. Ability to produce clear, institution-specific strategic documents. Presence or experience working with organizations in Oregon or the Pacific Northwest.

Strategic Planning Consultancy Services (Due July 6, 2026)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Eugene, Oregon, United StatesPosted: June 2nd, 2026Deadline: July 6th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The college seeks an experienced consultant to facilitate a data-driven strategic planning process, leading to a multi-year plan with actionable goals and measurable outcomes.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have demonstrated experience facilitating multi-year strategic planning processes at accredited post-secondary institutions with elected governing boards
Must have experience facilitating planning processes in environments where employee trust in institutional processes is low
Must have expertise in synthesizing complex institutional and community datasets into strategic implications
Must have experience facilitating focus groups, open forums, and retreats with diverse constituencies
Must have ability to facilitate Board of Education sessions in a shared governance environment
Must have familiarity with and capacity to integrate equity-centered frameworks such as Achieving the Dream or the Aspen Institute's community college excellence model
Must provide contact information for a minimum of three references from comparable strategic planning engagements at post-secondary institutions
Must submit an itemized cost proposal organized by project phase and deliverable

BUDGET

Verified

$100,000 – $125,000

TIMELINE

August 2026: Contract Award & Kickoff

August 2026 – September 2026: Landscape Synthesis

October 2026 – December 2026: Stakeholder Engagement

November 2026 – December 2026: Leadership Facilitation & Sense-Making

January 2027: Draft Plan Development

February 2027 – March 2027: Campus Consultation & Review

May 2027: Plan Finalization

Spring 2027: Board of Education Adoption

July 2027: Plan Launch & Implementation

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 24th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Lane Community College

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DESCRIPTION

A higher education institution in Oregon is seeking a qualified vendor to provide strategic planning consultancy services. The selected consultant will facilitate an inclusive, data-informed strategic planning process that leads to the development of a new multi-year Strategic Plan, targeted for implementation in 2027. Core tasks include the skilled facilitation of internal and external stakeholder engagement processes, identification of key strategic drivers, and the synthesis of existing data into actionable insights.

The vendor will be expected to collaborate with the college’s strategic planning team to develop a plan with clear architecture: establishing a compelling north star, crafting three to five bold multi-year goals, and defining measurable outcomes and metrics. Support is also required for the iterative drafting and refinement of the Strategic Plan, ensuring it authentically aligns with the institution's unique voice and avoids generic or template-driven language. All vendor questions must be submitted by June 24, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 24, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $100,000 – $125,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Lane Community College. The work is located in Eugene, Oregon, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Proven track record in strategic planning facilitation for higher education institutions
Expertise in actionable data synthesis and collaborative plan development
Experience engaging internal and external stakeholders
Ability to produce clear, institution-specific strategic documents
Presence or experience working with organizations in Oregon or the Pacific Northwest

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