Minneapolis Supplier Systems #0000004328

Public engagement consulting for Minneapolis SMART Grant Stage 2

The City of Minneapolis is seeking a consultant to engage communities on Stage 2 of its federally funded SMART curb-management project. - Government buyer: City of Minneapolis, Public Works — Traffic and Parking Services Division; Transportation Planning and Programming (TPP) and Traffic and Parking Services (TPS). The procurement materials name John Lundstrom and Aksana Belik as City contacts. - Request: One public engagement consultant for the Stage 2 SMART Grant project, “Smart Curbs for Better Access: A Digital, Data-Driven Approach Across Cities.” - Services and requirements: Lead engagement strategy and activities across seven focus areas; create engagement materials and communications plans; reach residents and stakeholders, including disadvantaged communities; hold stakeholder events; and coordinate with local organizations and research partners. - Funding context: The project has a $14.85 million USDOT SMART Stage 2 grant. This is project grant funding, not a stated consultant contract value. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEMs, consultant vendors, or named service providers are identified. This is a professional-services procurement. - Notable scope: Engagement supports the implementation of curbside technology and data-driven curb management.

Description

The City of Minneapolis is seeking a qualified consultant to provide public engagement support for Stage 2 of the SMART (Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation) Grant. The project is titled “Smart Curbs for Better Access: A Digital, Data-Driven Approach Across Cities.” The RFP includes a scope of services describing consultant roles and responsibilities, and proposals must be submitted electronically through the eSupplier Portal by October 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Minneapolis time.

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