This contract awards a $250,000, firm‑fixed‑price master‑planning study for the Arizona Museum of Natural History. The City of Mesa seeks a comprehensive strategic plan covering mission alignment, financial sustainability, collections management, exhibit design, education, community engagement, and operational budgeting for a six‑month period, with an optional six‑month renewal. The scope includes stakeholder surveys, feasibility studies, business‑case development, exhibit and education program design, and a final deliverable master plan due by the end of July 2024. Evaluation will be based on qualifications (450 points), technical approach (300 points), and pricing (250 points). The contract is open‑competition, with three firms having submitted proposals; the award was made to Gallagher & Associates LLC.