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14 <br /> • An effective, considered, innovative, and fiscally sustainable strategic plan document that <br /> prioritizes County initiatives and resources to achieve specific goals within a specific period of <br /> time. <br /> • Goals and objectives and/or initiatives that support the vision, mission, and values of the Plan. <br /> • An implementation plan that transforms conceptual goals into realistic, achievable targets. <br /> • Performance measures or key indicators and outcomes that will serve as the basis for measuring <br /> progress in Plan implementation. <br /> • Analyses of any potential partnerships that could be leveraged to more efficiently and effectively <br /> advance the Plan. <br /> • Tactics for effectively communicating the outcomes of the strategic planning process and for <br /> providing ongoing information on progress to improve transparency and accountability during <br /> Plan implementation. <br /> • A recommended process for periodic plan reviews, updates, and/or other plan maintenance. <br /> 5.1 TASKS/DELIVERABLES <br /> The successful consultant will be required to attend a kickoff meeting with the Board of Commissioners <br /> and other key county personnel to understand the goals and purpose of the project, identify potential <br /> issues to resolve, gather financial, demographic and related documents and data, and develop a detailed <br /> timeline based on schedules of applicable personnel. <br /> • The successful consultant will engage the Board of Commissioners in facilitated discussions and <br /> work sessions as often as needed in order to achieve the required project scope. <br /> • The successful consultant will meet with a project management team as often as needed in order <br /> to achieve the required project scope within the project timeline. <br /> • The successful consultant will prepare a comprehensive strategic plan including a clear and <br /> concise executive summary of the plan. <br /> • A draft plan will be provided to the County electronically in Microsoft Word format. That draft will <br /> be presented to the Board of Commissioners to receive input and direction prior to finalizing the <br /> plan. <br /> • The successful consultant will present the final plan to the Board of Commissioners and prepare <br /> and execute a communications plan to introduce the final strategic plan to the community, key <br /> stakeholders, and the other jurisdictions. <br /> • Project Timetable—To be determined <br /> o Issue Request for Proposal <br /> o Proposers Questions Due <br /> o Responses to Questions Due <br /> o Proposals Due <br /> o Evaluation of Proposals <br /> 10 <br />