State of the Sacramento Cultural Nonprofit Field Impact Report

The City of Sacramento is seeking a qualified research and creative‑consulting firm to conduct a mixed‑methods study of the nonprofit arts and cultural sector (2020‑2025) and produce a publication‑quality “State of the Field & Grant Impact Report.” The contract is a fixed‑price professional services agreement up to $50,000, with a work period of roughly six months. The vendor must handle all aspects of research design, data collection (focus groups, interviews, surveys), quantitative and qualitative analysis, report writing, data visualization, graphic design, accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA/Section 508), and an executive presentation. All deliverables become the City’s property upon final payment, and the vendor must provide insurance certificates, a Business Operations Tax Certificate, and adhere to strict data‑privacy rules. • Conduct mixed‑methods research (focus groups, interviews, surveys) on Sacramento nonprofit arts organizations. • Produce a 15‑20‑page report with executive summary, case studies, visualizations, and fully accessible PDFs. • Deliver design assets, source files, and an executive slide deck; optional interviews may add up to 55 additional evaluation points. • Must meet LBE 5 % preference if qualified; no performance bond required; payment net 30 days.