North Dakota Department of Commerce

The buyer is seeking a consultant to develop a strategic plan for the community of Ellendale, North Dakota. The plan should outline immediate, short-term, and long-term goals with associated action items and champions. The consultant will conduct community engagement, surveys, asset mapping, and develop a strategic action plan document. The project includes updating the community vision, determining core goals, and initiating a growth task force.

• 11/22/2024 - Deadline for Questions
• 12/6/2024 - Proposal Due Date
• 12/18/2024 - Proposal Evaluation Completed
• 12/19/2024 - Notice of Intent to Award
• 12/30/2024 - Contract Start

• Minimum of three years experience in researching and writing strategic plans for rural communities

• Update or develop new community vision statement
• Determine core sustainable goals and objectives
• Conduct asset mapping to identify opportunities and barriers
• Develop strategic action plan document
• Conduct community engagement and surveys
• Determine success metrics and measurement timeframes
• Assign champions to each goal
• Conduct essential services inventory and gap analysis
• Identify and initiate mayor-appointed growth task force
• Provide regular on-site meetings in Ellendale