City of Shenandoah Strategic Plan Development

The City of Shenandoah, Texas, is soliciting proposals for a consulting firm to develop a comprehensive Strategic Plan intended to guide the city's vision, priorities, and goals over the next three to five years. The selected firm will be responsible for providing professional facilitation, public engagement, research, and analysis to create an actionable implementation roadmap with measurable performance indicators. Key objectives include aligning organizational resources with Council priorities, improving transparency and accountability, and strengthening communication between elected officials, staff, businesses, and residents. The project is expected to be completed within six to nine months from the Notice to Proceed. Proposals are due by November 17, 2026, and must include a letter of introduction, firm profile, project team qualifications, and a sample contract. The City will evaluate submissions based on a weighted scoring system that prioritizes firm and team qualifications, project approach, stakeholder engagement strategies, and past performance in similar Texas municipalities, noting that the lowest cost will not necessarily receive the highest score. The procurement process is conducted in accordance with the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards, and Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to apply.