Community Arts Master Plan Service

The City of Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a professional vendor to develop a comprehensive Community Arts Master Plan. The agency needs to define goals, guiding principles, and values for community and public art while clarifying how these practices contribute to placemaking, civic identity, equity, and community connection. The project aims to assess existing art programs, processes, and infrastructure to identify opportunities for strengthening the local arts ecosystem and supporting local artists. The scope of work covers professional research, community outreach, staff and leadership input, and the development of initial strategy and design recommendations based on best practices. The final Master Plan must include a strategic plan that revisits the agency's mission, vision, and core values, and establishes a design for future planning. Additionally, the selected vendor must analyze resource allocation, evaluate current reserve practices, and recommend future allocation frameworks for reserve funds. The planning process requires the vendor to assess all existing relevant materials, identify data gaps, and facilitate a community-wide civic dialogue to foster participation and a shared vision. Upon completion of a draft plan, the vendor must design and implement a review process to ensure significant community input. The agency requires all performance of the work to be conducted offsite. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States of America. Bidders must submit their responses digitally via email or online. The agency has established a budget of up to 90,000 USD for this project. All clarifying questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted to the agency no later than June 12, 2026.