Opportunity
Walker Civicplus #29
Strategic Planning Services for City of Walker Downtown Development Authority
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
September 09, 2026
Identifier
29
NAICS
541611
This opportunity involves the City of Walker, Michigan seeking a contractor to develop a strategic plan for its Downtown Development Authority (DDA). - Government Buyer: - City of Walker, Kent County, Michigan - Downtown Development Authority (DDA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified service providers - Products/Services Requested: - Strategic planning services for the DDA - Review of current DDA plan - Stakeholder engagement (meetings, surveys) - Definition of DDA mission - Establishment of short-, intermediate-, and long-term goals - Development of actionable plan and benchmarking for goal achievement - Presentation of results to the DDA Board - Delivery of both hard and digital copies of the plan - Documentation of public engagement activities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must demonstrate experience in similar projects - Expertise in public engagement required - Proof of insurance coverage is mandatory - Project completion required within six months of contract execution - All communications must be directed to the City Manager
Description
The City of Walker is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to develop a strategic plan for the Downtown Development Authority. The project aims to identify opportunities for improvement, internal growth, and organizational development, as well as downtown-based projects and programs for future implementation. The plan will involve stakeholder engagement, defining an organizational mission, setting goals, and developing an action plan. The project must be completed within six months of contract execution.