Strategic Planning Consultant Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
VerifiedCONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Proposals due: August 31st, 2026
Consultant selection: October 2026
Contract commencement: January 1st, 2027
Discovery phase: January 2027 – February 2027
Findings and pre-session materials: March 2027
Facilitated working sessions: March 2027 – April 2027
Draft plan delivered: April 2027
Board review and revisions: May 2027
Board approval: June 2027 board meeting
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
The Agricultural Business Council Of Kansas City
DESCRIPTION
The Council seeks a strategic planning consultant to support the development of a concise, three-year strategic plan. The consultant will conduct interviews and/or a written survey with the board, officers, and a representative cross-section of members to identify priorities, concerns, and opportunities. The engagement will also include a review of governance documents, programming history, financial information, and member communications.
The consultant will analyze discovery findings, prepare a written summary for the board, and frame strategic questions for facilitated discussion. They will lead two to three facilitated working sessions with the strategic planning committee to evaluate and prioritize strategic objectives.
The selected consultant will draft a three-year strategic plan outlining the Council's goals, the programming and activities needed to achieve them, required resources, success metrics for each goal, and a recommended cadence for reporting progress to the board. The consultant will present the draft plan to the board, incorporate revisions, and deliver a final plan for approval at the June 2027 board meeting.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 31, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $10,000 – $25,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by The Agricultural Business Council Of Kansas City. The work is located in Kansas City, Missouri, United States; Kansas City, Kansas, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Strategic planning consulting firm with experience serving councils, associations, nonprofits, or membership organizations
- Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder interviews, organizational assessment, and facilitated planning sessions
- Strong capabilities in developing measurable strategic plans and board-ready recommendations
- Experience supporting governance bodies through plan review, revision, and adoption
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