Strategic Plan & Organizational Mission, Vision and Value Assessment

The City of Calimesa is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or consultants to update its Strategic Plan and evaluate its organizational mission, vision, and values statements. This initiative aims to establish the city's priorities for the next three to five years by integrating feedback from community members, staff, and elected officials. The scope of work includes conducting background research, facilitating strategic planning sessions, and managing community engagement, with a preference for project completion within six months of the contract award. Interested parties must submit one digital PDF copy and three hard copies of their proposal to City Manager Will Kolbow by September 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Proposals must be organized into five sections: firm qualifications, project approach and methodology, work plan and schedule, cost proposal, and references. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email by August 29, 2025. The resulting agreement will be governed by California law and includes strict insurance requirements, including minimum coverage of 2 million dollars for commercial general liability, auto liability, and professional liability. The City retains ownership of all data produced under the contract and maintains the right to terminate the agreement with five days' written notice. Consultants are required to comply with the Political Reform Act and California Government Code Section 1090 regarding conflicts of interest.