City of Culver City PlanetBids #RFP #2705

Culver City Solicits Contractor for Civic Assembly Facilitation and Community Engagement Services

The City of Culver City is seeking a contractor to design, recruit for, and facilitate a Civic Assembly focused on deliberative democracy for community input on projects such as a Health and Wellness Recreation Center. - Government Buyer: City of Culver City, including the Finance Department and City Manager's Office - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a professional services opportunity - Services requested: - Design and facilitation of a Civic Assembly using best practices in deliberative democracy - Recruitment of at least 30 participants through a transparent sortition (random selection) process - Community engagement planning and execution - Multi-day assembly facilitation (minimum 36 hours of deliberation) - Development and submission of formal recommendations to City Council - Preparation of a comprehensive final report - Coordination of participant stipends and contracting of a third-party evaluator - Collaboration with City staff for knowledge transfer - Notable requirements: - Emphasis on inclusive, demographically representative participation - Transparent demographic disclosures and maximized response rates in recruitment - Flexibility for alternative proposals and green certification - Compliance with indemnification, insurance, prevailing wage, and non-discrimination provisions - Contract value is not specified but will be determined based on the scope and duration of services - The period of performance is tied to the completion of the Civic Assembly process, with the assembly expected to convene by the end of the calendar year

Description

The City of Culver City is seeking a contractor to design, recruit for, and facilitate a Civic Assembly using deliberative democracy best practices. The contractor will manage all administrative, logistical, and operational aspects of the Civic Assembly, working collaboratively with City staff. The scope includes participant recruitment through a stratified random civic lottery, community engagement, agenda and facilitation design for a multi-day deliberative process, assistance in developing recommendations for City Council, and preparation of a final report. The project emphasizes inclusive participation and aims to strengthen public trust in local government.

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