COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES

The City of Charlottesville’s Neighborhood Development Services Department is seeking qualified firms to provide on‑call community engagement, facilitation, communications, and data‑visualization services for multiple overlapping planning initiatives (Mobility Plan, Comprehensive Plan review, Affordable Housing update, historic district design guidelines, etc.). The consultant will act as a strategic partner, coordinating with city staff and other consultants, developing public‑engagement plans, creating and delivering outreach materials, facilitating events, analyzing community input, and producing ADA‑compliant reports. The contract is a two‑year base term with optional one‑year extensions (up to three) and may be awarded to multiple firms to ensure a breadth of expertise. • Develop and implement public‑engagement and communication plans for each planning project, ensuring consistent branding and cross‑project coordination. • Design and facilitate workshops, open houses, surveys, stakeholder interviews, and digital engagement activities. • Produce ADA‑compliant outreach materials, website updates (Connect Charlottesville), and final engagement reports. • Coordinate with the City’s Office of Communications, project‑specific consultants, and advisory committees. • Track participation, analyze feedback, and advise on how community input shapes project recommendations. • Provide staffing for events, maintain documentation, and support the City’s minority‑business participation goals.