Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #923456-26-1-3

St. Tammany Parish Government is seeking consulting services to develop a five-year Strategic Cultural Plan for the Region 9 Arts Council (RAC9), which serves St. Tammany, St. Bernard, and Washington Parishes in Louisiana. - Government Buyer: - St. Tammany Parish Government, Department of Grants, Procurement Department - Contact: Michael B. Cooper (Department of Grants), Shawn Hoover (Procurement contact) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or named vendors are mentioned; this is a consulting and planning services opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - Development of a comprehensive five-year strategic cultural plan for RAC9 - Includes community engagement, economic analysis, strategic recommendations, and organizational documents - Deliverables: strategic plan, evaluation framework, and supporting documents - Services include research, facilitation of community input, analysis, and plan delivery - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Project is federally grant-funded and requires compliance with federal and state regulations - The contract term is one year from Notice to Proceed, with an option for one additional one-year renewal - Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes with proper labeling - Vendors must monitor the LaPAC website for addenda - The plan must address the needs of multiple parishes and include robust community engagement

St. Tammany Parish Government is soliciting proposals for the development of a Strategic Cultural Plan for the Region 9 Arts Council. The project involves creating a comprehensive cultural strategy to guide the arts council's activities and initiatives. Proposals must be submitted by April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, and responses will be evaluated by designated parish personnel. The procurement is managed through the Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network, and the contact person is Shawn Hoover.