Richmond Planet bids #144639

Consulting Services for Community Needs Assessment and Strategic Investment Plan for Richmond Youth

This opportunity is for consulting firms to support the City of Richmond's Department of Children and Youth in developing a Community Needs Assessment and a three-year Strategic Investment Plan for the Richmond Fund for Children and Youth. - Government Buyer: - City of Richmond, Department of Children and Youth - City Manager's Office - Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency (for employment compliance) - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a professional services procurement. - Services Requested: - Community Needs Assessment: Evaluate current services for youth aged 24 and younger in Richmond and North Richmond, including data analysis and asset mapping - Strategic Investment Plan: Develop a three-year plan to guide grant-making and funding priorities - Community Engagement: Facilitate robust, authentic engagement with diverse community stakeholders, including marginalized groups and youth co-consultants - Ongoing Project Management: Coordinate project activities, reporting, and communications - Local Hiring & Workforce Reporting: Comply with Richmond's Local Employment Ordinance, including hiring goals for Richmond residents, use of City referral systems, and regular workforce reporting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strong emphasis on authentic community engagement, especially with marginalized and underrepresented groups - Compliance with Richmond's Living Wage Ordinance, Local Employment Program, and Business Opportunity Ordinance - Local hiring goals: 25% of public works/new hires and 35% for retail/office jobs must be Richmond residents - Mandatory First Source Agreement and use of City referral system for hiring - Regular reporting and penalties for non-compliance - Deliverables include reports, presentations, outreach materials, and facilitation of public input - No hardware, software, or OEM-specific products are being procured; the focus is on consulting and facilitation services.

Description

The City of Richmond is seeking proposals from qualified firms to conduct a Community Needs Assessment and develop a three-year Strategic Investment Plan for the Richmond Fund for Children and Youth. The project includes community engagement and ongoing project management, focusing on evaluating current services for youth aged 24 and younger in Richmond and North Richmond. The consultant will support the Department of Children and Youth in guiding the Fund's grant-making processes. The contract term is anticipated to last until at least May 2027, with possible extensions.

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