City of Appleton's Department of Community and Economic Development is seeking proposals for consulting services for the development and facilitation of Neighborhood Leadership Academy programming for members of Appleton's neighborhood organizations.

City staff identified the reduction in neighborhood activity and connectedness due to necessary social distancing efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic as a negative impact on neighborhoods. The City hopes to remedy this through the creation of a Neighborhood Leadership Academy, an educational opportunity for neighborhood leaders to increase resident participation and engagement levels, enhance their programming, and create long-term, sustaining neighborhood organizations.

Consultants will be responsible for developing the scope of the project and trainings, coordinating training sessions and engagement opportunities, and facilitating and leading the training sessions given to neighborhood residents in Appleton. Major focus areas of Neighborhood Leadership Academy programming include project management and program development, life cycle of a neighborhood organization, asset-based community development, and neighborhood engagement efforts. This programming should also include deliverable resources for neighborhood leaders and their organizations, which can be used for the next 5-10 years to educate future neighborhood leaders and strengthen organizational development and capacity.

The details for this project are contained in the following Request for Proposals (RFP). The information can also be found on our website at the following link: https://www.appleton.org/Home/Components/RFP/RFP/1119/1787.

Following is the schedule for submission of proposals, evaluation, and selection of the consultant firm to complete this work.

DATE — EVENT

April 12, 2024 — Issue Request for Proposals

April 22, 2024 — Question Period End Date – submit questions to main contact

April 26, 2024 — Addendum for Question Period Released

May 10, 2024 — RFPs due on or before 4:00 PM

May 2024 — Internal review of RFPs

May 20-24, 2024 — Interviews

June 19, 2024 — City Council Approval of Contract

July 1, 2024 — Enter into contract for services with selected consultant. Contract start date/project kickoff

June 2026 — Prepare and submit final deliverables