Strategic Planning and Capacity Building Services for Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

The City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods and the Columbus Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs require qualified consultants to provide strategic planning and organizational capacity building services. The selected vendor will work offsite to deliver an annual engagement strategy, review municipal policies, provide project management, and create a comprehensive strategic plan alongside a first-year implementation roadmap. Additional duties include establishing an annual engagement event framework, identifying advocacy approaches, and carrying out targeted research to inform strategic priorities. Only USA-based organizations are eligible to submit proposals. Responses must be submitted digitally via email or online by Friday, November 13, at 5:00 PM, and all questions must be submitted no later than November 3, 2026. The maximum budget for this contract is $50,000, with firm rates paid within 30 days of receiving approved invoices.