July 15, 2024, at 3:00 PM PST

Project Title: Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) Program and Projects Status Report

RFQ: OPCD-0924-EDI

The City of Seattle’s Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) is seeking qualified consultants to lead and support the development of program and project evaluation, analysis, and reporting efforts.

The City Council (Via Amendment B to Council Bill CB 120774), has requested the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) to submit a comprehensive status report on the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) grant program and EDI grantee projects by September 24, 2024. This date aligns with the decision-making process and Council consideration of the 2025-2026 City budget, aiming to ensure elected officials have sufficient information regarding the EDI grant program as they contemplate future program investments. The report should include updates on projects funded by the EDI program, insights from ongoing program evaluations, potential future funding needs, and identification of obstacles to project completion. This scope of work outlines the requirements for consultants tasked with leading the strategy, planning, analysis, and development of this report.

• SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL – Record No: CB 120774 (legistar.com)
• Review Amendment B: https://seattle.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12996046&GUID=F7746479-7AF5-4169-A360-92C2B8A2FDF2
• View Council Bill CB 120774: https://seattle.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6643818&GUID=2E528928-3590-4468-B243-FD9DF1394DF0

Project Budget: Determined by submitted proposals that are responsive to the project requirements and scope.

City Contact Information: Jenna Franklin, jenna.franklin@seattle.gov

The full RFQ and all associated documents can be viewed and downloaded at the City’s Consultant Connection at: The Consultant Connection (seattle.gov)

Dates of publication in the Daily Journal of Commerce, July 5^th – 6^th, 2024.

Download a Word version of this RFP: RFQ: OPCD-0924-EDI

Consultant Inclusion Plan

Consultant Questionnaire

Insurance Transmittal

Standard Consultant Agreement

CLICK HERE TO VIEW INTENT TO AWARD: 7/30/2024

Addendum: If issued will be added

Pre-submittal Consultant Q&A Session Video: Video Link & Transcript

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