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Professional Services Consultant for Strategic Planning
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The Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau is seeking proposals from experienced consultants to lead the strategic planning process for its tourism-focused non-profit organization. The selected consultant will be responsible for developing and analyzing anonymous surveys for board members, city officials, and tourism stakeholders, as well as facilitating a board retreat lasting up to eight hours. The final deliverable is a comprehensive report based on the retreat findings to guide the creation of a new strategic plan. The project is scheduled to begin in April 2024, with the final plan approved by September 12, 2024. The total cost for professional services is capped at 6,000 dollars, with an additional travel and lodging allowance of up to 1,000 dollars. Interested applicants must submit their proposals, including a project plan, client references, and cost details, by 5 pm on March 11, 2024.
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Warrensburg Convention and Visitors BureauSeeks Proposals for Professional Services Consultant for Strategic PlanningThe purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from consultants experienced in strategic planning for tourism-focused non-profits with budgets less than $500,000. The selected consultant will guide Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau (WCVB) Board and staff through the strategic planning process.BACKGROUND:The WCVB was formed in 2014 with the mission to promote the Warrensburg area as a tourist destination. The WCVB is a registered 501c6 nonprofit with an annual contract to provide services to the City of Warrensburg. The WCVB consists of a ten-member board (seven appointed by the City of Warrensburg Mayor and three exofficio members: City Manager, City Council Liaison and Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Director). The WCVB has one full-time staff member and one part-time staff member. The WCVB is funded by the lodging tax collected by the City of Warrensburg. The WCVB is the registered Designated Marketing Organization for Johnson County with the State of Missouri’s Division of Tourism, thus allowing it to participate in the state’s Cooperative Programs.PRIOR STRATEGIC PLAN:The current strategic plan the WCVB is utilizing was adopted August 2021 with five goals. In 2021, WCVB utilized consultant services to assist with updating the plan adopted in 2018. The WCVB has accomplished three goals out of the five goals included in the plan with the remaining two being continual goals.Visitor Center (Completed October 2023)Visitor Profile Study (Completed 2023)Marketing Plan (Completed 2023)Foster Relationships (Continual)Financial Stability (Continual)PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND TIMELINE:WCVB is seeking proposals from applicants who can provide the below services and goals, and who can provide additional expertise to assist the organization and the area it serves to achieve a successful project outcome. WCVB staff will be working alongside the consultant chosen throughout the project. There will be meetings held with staff and consultant throughout the project (in-person, virtually and phone) along with communication via email. It is expected the total cost of this project will not exceed $6,000.Services Required:The applicant will assist with the creation of a short anonymous survey for WCVB Board members, Warrensburg City Council members, City Administration, and staff.The applicant will assist with the creation of a short anonymous survey to area tourism stakeholders.The applicant will provide a comprehensive analysis of the survey results.The applicant will facilitate a WCVB Board Retreat to discuss survey results along with other area tourism-matters. The retreat may take one to two days, not to exceed eight hours. The WCVB will cover travel and lodging expenses, not to exceed $1,000.The applicant will provide a comprehensive report consisting of the notes from the board retreat for staff to utilize in building the strategic plan.Timeline: Start the Process: April 2024Board Retreat: Late June or early July 2024Review Draft of Plan: July 2024Approve Plan: August-no later than September 12, 2024 WCVB Board MeetingSubmitted proposals must include a clear description of the applicant’s plan to complete the project components listed under the section: Services Required; list of prior clients with contact information (minimum two); availability for WCVB Board Retreat (late June-early July 2024); and detailed proposed project cost.Proposal Deadline is 5 pm Monday, March 11, 2024.Proposals can be emailed to document.write('marcy.barnhart'+'@'+'warrensburg-mo.com')For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. or mailed to Warrensburg Visitors Center, 205 North Holden Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline.For more details or a copy of the 2021 WCVB Strategic Plan, please contact Marcy Barnhart, WCVB Tourism Director, at document.write('marcy.barnhart'+'@'+'warrensburg-mo.com')For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address..
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