MMSD, 2026, Educational Bathroom Evaluation

The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) seeks a qualified individual or team to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of its “Learning Lavatories” – fourteen public restrooms transformed into interactive educational spaces at the Madison Public Market. The consultant will design an evaluation framework, collect additional qualitative data (e.g., visitor interviews, focus groups, observations), integrate existing quantitative metrics (visitor counts, QR‑code analytics, dwell‑time), and deliver a final report with findings, conclusions, and recommendations for future outreach and placemaking. The work includes developing protocols, recruiting participants in a non‑intrusive manner, analyzing mixed‑methods data, and presenting results to District staff. The project budget is capped at $30,000, with at least $10,000 to be spent in 2026, and the evaluation must be underway by Q2 2027, with on‑site work in 2027 and final reporting by September 2027. • Scope: design evaluation plan, develop instruments, collect qualitative data on site, integrate passive quantitative data, analyze results, produce a comprehensive report and presentation. • Timeline: proposal due 10/21/2026; award notification 11/2/2026; kickoff ~11/9/2026; data collection in 2027; final report due Sept 2027. • Budget: up to $30,000 (not‑to‑exceed). • Deliverables: evaluation plan, data‑collection protocol, raw data sets, analysis, final written report, presentation to District staff. • Required expertise: social‑science evaluation, mixed‑methods research, experience evaluating public‑facing educational spaces, ability to work in high‑traffic public settings without disrupting visitors.