Request for Proposal – Strategic Plan Development

East Central Dispatch Center (ECDC) is soliciting consultant proposals for professional services associated with assisting and facilitating development of a Strategic Plan for ECDC. The major objectives of the planning effort include a broad assessment and analysis of the current state of the organization, developing and defining the future state of the organization, and determining objectives and strategies to help achieve the long-term goals and overall mission of the organization. This request invites qualified consultants to submit proposals for accomplishments of the items of work described below under Scope of Services. Proposals shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the requirements described in this Request for Proposals (RFP). Once the firm is selected, a contract will be negotiated based on a mutually agreed upon scope of services.

RFP Timeline

Timetable for RFP and Proposals are shown in Central Daylight Time.

     March 16, 2022:  RFP Posted

     April 11, 2022:  Request for Clarifications/Questions due by 5:00 PM

     May 6, 2022: Proposals due by 5:00 PM

     June 15, 2022: In person, phone, and/or video interviews

     July 1, 2022:  Award of Contract by 5:00 PM


Download RFP

Click on the “Click Here” icon to the right to download a full copy of the RFP. 


RFP Update

     April 11, 2022 / 5:00 PM: Questions received, and answers were posted to the website.

     May 6, 2022 / 5:00 PM: RFP Responses were received from two (2) vendors.

     May 18, 2022: The RFP selection committee is scheduled to meet on June 9, 2022.

Questions Received:



Questions were submitted on April 11th.  These questions and answers can be viewed by clicking on the PDF icon to the right.