Work Program and Public Engagement Strategy Planning Service

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesPosted 27 days agoDeadline: May 12th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Iowa is seeking a firm to develop a comprehensive work program and public engagement strategy for its upcoming historic resource survey, including research, phasing, funding options, and outreach tools.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for History, Architectural History, or Historic Preservation Planning
Must have demonstrated experience in historic resource surveys and preservation planning
Must have experience in developing phased implementation plans, funding strategies, and public engagement plans
Must have experience engaging diverse audiences via multiple communication strategies and languages
Must be able to obtain required insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability
Must not have any current or historical conflict of interest with the City
Must be able to provide proof of insurance
Must submit a project timeline
Must provide hourly consulting rates

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

16 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: April 10th, 2026

Questions Deadline: May 4th, 2026

Response Deadline: May 12th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 4th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Des Moines

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DESCRIPTION

The selected vendor will develop a comprehensive work program and public engagement strategy to guide a future citywide historic resource survey. This will involve researching and reporting on 5–10 comparable models of citywide or regional surveys, with analysis focused on methodologies, funding, and public engagement best practices.

A phased implementation framework will be created, offering strategic recommendations for dividing the citywide survey into manageable phases, ensuring continuity and allowing for scalability as needed. The vendor will identify multiple funding strategies to support multi-year efforts, accommodating both pilot and citywide initiatives.

A robust public engagement strategy is to be developed, featuring a toolkit with diverse methods such as pop-up events, neighborhood meetings, interactive mapping tools, oral history collection, and collaborations with community organizations. Sample materials—including draft survey questions, digital tool mockups, and sample graphics—are to be provided, and the use of GIS dashboards or online storytelling platforms explored.

The work includes preparing quarterly progress reports for the agency and creating highly visual summary presentations and documents highlighting project milestones and findings.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.