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Attachment A Diversity & Inclusion Consultant RFP 5. Value Added Component: If you feel that this RFP has not identified a critical component that will support the City’s continued efforts and you feel that your firm could add value to this process with additional scope, please identify that component and the additional cost to provide that change of scope. VII. Hours and Location of Work The services are expected to occur both in-person, and remotely (by phone, email, electronic meetings, etc.) The city realizes that the COVID-19 pandemic may have an impact on the ability to provide services in-person and will work with the consultant(s) to ensure health and safety are a priority. VIII. Proposal Requirements Submitted proposals must follow the format outlined below and include all requested information. Failure to submit proposals in the required format can result in the proposal being eliminated from evaluation and consideration. 1. Cover Letter – Must include the name, address, and telephone number of the consultant or firm, and must be signed by the person authorized to represent the consultant or firm. Cover letter should include the contact information for the person designated to respond to the RFP, and name and qualifications of those individuals who will be employed in the work. Identify only individuals who will do the work on this project. 2. Organization & Personnel Qualifications – Provide a statement of qualifications and capability to perform the services sought by this RFP, including a description of relevant experience with projects that are similar in nature, size and scope. Provide a description of the project team including qualifications, relevant experience, and contact information for each team member. Identify the project manager, and any key personnel. If team of consultants, explain how team may have previously worked together. Applicants must exhibit an understanding of the role of municipal government in advancing racial equity, how to apply a racial equity lens to the planning and implementation of policies, procedures and programs, how to build employee capacity to apply a racial equity lens and operationalize racial equity tools, and opportunities to advance racial equity. Respondents must be well-versed in community engagement, and have demonstrated skills in consensus building. 3. Scope of Work Description – The scope of work proposed by Applicant should include a general project schedule that identifies tasks, activities, deliverables, and milestones the applicant proposes to carry out for the project and a time of completion for each. Applicant should provide an overview of their recommended approach to each of the 3 areas listed under Scope of Work. The overview should include, but not be limited to: how the project(s) will be managed and scheduled, communication and coordination, and the overall approach to racial equity consultation. Page | 7