EXT ART | Strategic Plan

Please read the Details section for information on how to bid on this opportunity Details The Proposal Due Date has been extended from January 9, 2023 to March 6, 2023. Please see the strategic plan RFP details here: https://www.sfartscommission.org/find-opportunities/bid-opportunities-for-contractors The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) is requesting proposals from individual consultants and/or consulting teams to guide the agency through a Strategic and Business planning process which will help align SFAC with Mayor London Breed’s proposed goals in support of San Francisco’s art community, which include: 1. Supporting a thriving, vibrant, and diverse arts community in San Francisco 2. Align and ensure an efficient delivery of City resources and improve the experience for artists, grantees, and prospective applicants looking to access City resources

3. Ensure transparency, accountability, and equitable opportunities for all. Consultants working with the SFAC will support a two-phase project that will focus on: 1) Engaging in a strategic planning process that works with an inclusive and comprehensive community of stakeholders to help us plan the future of San Francisco’s arts and cultural framework. Conducting an assessment of the impact of internal practices, policies, programs and an in-depth analysis of the City’s multiple arts and cultural entities, are integral to helping set priorities, establish aspirations and identify opportunities to streamline and improve access to services and resources and 2) Development of a business plan for the San Francisco Arts Commission to a build a system of accountability, provide tools to measure success and growth, estimate staff and budget growth, and provide long-term assistance with goal setting. The consultants should build a foundational base of knowledge by conducting the following tasks: • Review SFAC’s current programs in relation to post COVID-19 pandemic community needs and recommend changes and/or new programmatic offerings • Review programmatic goals, processes, systems and workflows and suggest updated methods informed by efficiency and accountability • Review the composition of the City and County of San Francisco’s arts and culture structure and recommend models that promote good governance practices through the integration and streamlining of services • Ensure the integration of Racial Equity is consistent in the policies, practices, and programs of the SFAC • Understand SFAC’s impact on San Francisco communities, particularly historically underserved communities, with the intent to build trust and establish meaningful and continuous collaboration moving forward • Assess the internal work culture of the agency to understand staff sentiment and opportunities for workforce professional development SFAC anticipates a two-year planning and implementation process. Timelines for phases are as follows: PHASE 1 – Strategic Plan Anticipated duration: One (1) Year PHASE 2 – Business Plan Anticipated Duration: One (1) Year Contractor to include the following stages in the Strategic Plan and the Business Plan process: • Project management • Research and Analysis • Community engagement and civic dialogue • Strategic Plan Documents & Presentation Support • Business Plan Documents & Presentation Support Event ID: SFGOV-0000007550 Format/Type: Sell Event RFx Round: 1 Version: 3 Payment Terms 0 span" data-if-content="text">Edits to Submitted Bids: Allowed span" data-if-content="text">Multiple Bids: Allowed