5780 Administrative and Consulting Services to Develop and Implement a Participatory Budgeting (PB)

The City seeks to engage with a professional and experienced organization to provide Administrative and Consulting Services to Develop and Implement a Participatory Budgeting (PB) Program which shall include, but not be limited to, Community Engagement, Process Design and Implementation Support.

The Citys Annual Budget follows the Calendar year beginning on January 1 ^st and ending on December 31 ^st . Traditionally the City begins the budgeting process in June or July. The budget is traditionally adopted in December. The proposed timeline for the first Participatory Budgeting Program is as follows:

• Proposed Start Date of Program: Implementation of Participatory Budgeting (PB) will begin in July 2026.
• Budget Alignment: This timeline ensures alignment with the allocation of 2026 budget funds, enabling proper financial planning
• Preparation and Engagement: Planning and community engagement efforts will be completed in advance to ensure readiness.
• Execution Timeline: Winning proposals will be implemented during the 2026 calendar year.
• Focus on Timely Implementation: The timeline prioritizes seamless preparation, funding alignment, and timely execution of community-driven projects.

All questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail, no later than noon,April 1, 2025, to

The City reserves the right to amend the RFP based on questions and issues raised at any time prior to the RFP submission deadline.