City of Culver City PlanetBids #RFP # 2705

Civic Assembly Facilitation and Contractor Services for Culver City

Culver City's Finance Department is seeking a contractor to facilitate a Civic Assembly using deliberative democracy methods. - Government Buyer: - Finance Department, Culver City (Los Angeles County, California) - Products/Services Requested: - Civic Assembly Facilitation and Contractor Services - Design, recruit for, and facilitate a Civic Assembly - Participant recruitment via transparent sortition (at least 30 participants plus alternates) - Community engagement planning and execution - Multi-day facilitation (minimum 36 hours) - Assistance with developing and submitting formal recommendations to City Council - Preparation of a comprehensive final report - Administrative support, including participant stipend coordination and contracting a third-party evaluator - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Transparent, random participant selection (sortition) - Emphasis on community engagement and deliberative democracy best practices - Formal reporting and third-party evaluation - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are mentioned; the focus is on consulting and facilitation services.

Description

This solicitation is for Civic Assembly Facilitation and Contractor Services. The contractor will design, recruit for, and facilitate a Civic Assembly using deliberative democracy best practices, including leading all administrative, logistical, and operational aspects. The scope includes developing and implementing a community engagement plan, facilitating a multi-day deliberative process totaling at least 36 hours, assisting participants in preparing formal recommendations, and preparing a final report. Administrative tasks also include participant stipend coordination and contracting a third-party evaluator.

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