Strategic Planning Consultant Services

Request for Applications (RFA)

Submission Deadline: May 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST

Smart Start of Forsyth County (SSFC) is seeking a qualified consultant or firm to design and develop a comprehensive strategic plan through an inclusive, research-informed, and stakeholder-engaged process. The budget for this project ranges from $7,000 to $10,000.

Project Timeline

  • May 31, 2025: Application Deadline
  • June 2-4, 2025: Internal Review Period
  • June 5, 2025: Award Notification
  • June 6, 2025: Contract Execution
  • June 16, 2025: Initial Deliverables Due
  • August 1, 2025: Final Deliverables Due

Scope of Work

The selected consultant will be responsible for:

  • Designing and administering stakeholder surveys
  • Conducting staff, board, and partner discussions
  • Performing research and analysis to inform the planning process
  • Facilitating planning sessions and collecting input
  • Drafting and delivering a strategic plan with goals, metrics, and implementation roadmap

Deliverables

  • Documentation of stakeholder input
  • Summary of findings and trends
  • Clear, actionable strategic goals and strategies
  • Final plan in both print-ready and digital formats

Budget

$7,000 – $10,000

All costs must align with the North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC) Cost Principles and be allowable, reasonable, and allocable.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit a brief proposal (no more than five pages) including:

  • Summary of Qualifications
  • Proposed Approach and Timeline
  • Simple Line-Item Budget
  • Resumes or Bios of lead personnel
  • Up to three (3) References from comparable projects
  • Signed Compliance Statement

Evaluation Criteria

30%

Experience with strategic planning

25%

Quality and feasibility of proposed approach

20%

Cost-effectiveness and clarity of budget

15%

Quality of prior work and references

10%

Adherence to compliance and timeline

How to Apply

Please submit proposals by May 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST to:

Marvin Fulwood
Smart Start of Forsyth County
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Strategic Planning RFA – [Your Organization Name]

Download Complete RFA Document

Smart Start of Forsyth County | 7820 North Point Blvd, Suite 200 | Winston-Salem, NC 27106

www.smartstart-fc.org