Partnership for Regional Alignment

2026-11-03

A . General Scope of Work The tasks described below provide a generalized scope of work for the project . A responding firm ’ s submittal must , at a minimum , address the tasks described below . Please note that the tasks described below reflect the broad required elements that will define the work . It is possible that the plan developed for the project will include more detail or other more specific sub - elements . Each responding firm is encouraged to identify other key elements that it expects may be an important part of the project , and describe its approach to addressing those elements . Task 1 – Project Management / Administration The Consultant must oversee all aspects of the project . The Consultant must meet regularly with the Council and GSL throughout the project period . At the beginning of the project , the Consultant and the Council / GSL will hold an in - person kick - off meeting to discuss the Consultant ’ s approach to the project , recommendations for the project , and to finalize the project schedule . The Consultant must hold regular conference calls with the Council / GSL staff and must conduct periodic in - person meetings with the Council / GSL staff at key points throughout the project period . Each submittal must include a proposed project schedule . The final project schedule will be approved by the Council / GSL , and the Consultant must adhere to the approved schedule . Please refer to Part C of this Section II for more information regarding the project timeline and the requirements for the project schedule that must be submitted . The Consultant must also submit regular invoices and progress reports to the Council and provide the Council with the information that it needs to complete its reports to its funding agencies . The Consultant will need to be available to answer any follow - up questions regarding its work or the information provided in its reports . Task 1 Deliverables : • Project schedule , in approved format • Invoices , in approved format • Progress reports , in approved format • Community engagement plan , including a brand for the project • Meetings and related minutes / records • Community outreach activities and related public feedback • Presentation materials • Public meeting reports Task 2 – Understand the Civic Context of the Region The Consultant will investigate and understand the context and culture of the various organizations and entities involved in work of regional significance in the St . Louis area . Some entities have a regional mission and footprint . The work of others may be more narrowly defined , yet still hold regional significance . The Consultant will become familiar with these organizations , their regionally significant outreach , regionally significant work , and collaborative working habits . The Consultant will also monitor record and understand upcoming regional efforts that may overlap or relate to the PRA . The Consultant will also analyze and refer to case studies of regional efforts from areas that share relevant context or approaches . Task 2 Deliverables : • Record of investigation , including documents reviewed , interviews held , etc . • Summary of Civic Context of the Region • Presentation of findings Task 3 – Convene the Community The Consultant will develop and execute a clear plan for convening the civic community of civic organizations , entities , and individuals in the St . Louis region . It is expected that this community be broadly inclusive of our region ’ s leadership , business , economic development , not - for - profit , philanthropic , infrastructure , higher education , innovation , arts , and other relevant institutions . While convening this group is its own outcome , its purpose is to establish stronger awareness of each other ’ s missions and work while raising a collective focus on regionalism and agency to collaborate for regional impact . Consultants shall clearly propose how to best engage this community of leaders in development of a clear vision , priority issues , actionable strategies , and an effective implementation framework . The agenda needs to be clear and efficient in order to draw the community together and maintain participation throughout the PRA process . It is expected that the Consultant will draw from Task 2 to not only draw this group together , but also to inform the group ’ s conversation and work throughout the PRA process . Task 3 Deliverable : • Clearly articulated outreach and communication strategy • Convening of the region ’ s Civic Community

Missouri

2026-04-29