State Report Development Consulting Services

The City of Richmond, California, is seeking state report development consulting services to obtain a well-informed assessment of the services, resources, and opportunities that are most needed and effective. The agency needs to solve the problem of identifying and analyzing community needs by synthesizing existing quantitative data sets and reports alongside qualitative data. This qualitative data must include feedback and input from impacted community members, service providers, advocates, city staff, and public systems staff. The target population for feedback includes formerly incarcerated individuals, youth, the elderly, the unhoused, faith-based groups, those with vulnerable mental health, and individuals impacted by trauma or abuse. The scope of work requires the development of a community engagement strategy and outreach plan for collecting data across the agency. Bidders must outline research methods and activities such as GIS mapping, surveys, stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and community forums. The project also covers researching and assessing existing programs and effective models of direct service delivery, community wellness programming, and multi-partner coordination from within the agency and from cities with similar demographics. Only United States organizations are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The agency requires the performance of the work to be completed offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through an online portal. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to define the cost. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 24, 2026.