Racial Equity Action Plan Update Service

The Town of Carrboro, North Carolina is seeking a vendor to update its Racial Equity Action Plan. The agency needs to evaluate its current plan, supporting materials, and eighty departmental equity lenses to identify areas for improvement. Through this project, the agency aims to strengthen its equity framework and establish a clear roadmap for long-term accountability. The selected vendor must assess the current equity lens framework and recommend specific enhancements. The scope of work requires partnering with the agency to design and support both internal and external engagement processes, including civic assembly activities and community outreach. The vendor must develop an updated Equity Action Plan that establishes ten-year equity goals and outcomes, alongside measurable three-to-five-year milestones. The project covers the prioritization of high-impact equity themes, strategies, and actions. The agency requires clear implementation steps, timelines, resource considerations, and community-informed strategies reflecting stakeholder input. Additionally, the vendor must establish metrics and performance measures to track progress and ensure ongoing accountability. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency permits the performance of all work to be conducted offsite. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to define the cost. No specific key dates are provided in the procurement details.