Request for proposals for survey, focus group of residential renters

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Project: Neighborhood Renter Survey
Organization: Waite Park Community Council
Date: September 18, 2023

The Waite Park Community Council (WPCC) in Northeast Minneapolis is seeking proposals from qualified firms to conduct a survey and focus group of renters in our neighborhood. The purpose of the survey is to better understand the needs and interests of the approximately 250 rental households in the neighborhood.

Scope of Work

The firm selected to conduct the survey will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Working with WPCC leaders to develop a survey instrument that is clear, concise, and easy to understand

  • Distributing the survey to all rental households in the neighborhood

  • Convening a virtual focus group

  • Collecting and analyzing the survey data and focus group discussion

  • Preparing a report that summarizes the findings

Timeline

The survey and focus group should be completed within 6 months of the award of the contract.

Budget

The total budget for the project should not exceed $10,000.

Qualifications

The firm selected to conduct the survey must have the following qualifications:

  • Experience conducting surveys and focus groups that reach underrepresented populations

  • Expertise in data collection and analysis

  • A proven track record of producing high-quality reports

Submission Instructions

Proposals must be submitted in writing to Waite Park Community Council at survey@waiteparkcc.org by Oct. 18, 2023.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • The quality of the survey instrument

  • The firm’s experience conducting surveys of renters

  • The firm’s expertise in data collection and analysis

  • The firm’s track record of producing high-quality reports

  • The total cost of the proposal

Selection Process

The Waite Park Community Council will select the firm to conduct the survey and focus group based on the evaluation criteria. The selected firm will be notified by Oct. 30, 2023.

Questions

If you have any questions about this RFP, please contact Waite Park Community Council at survey@waiteparkcc.org.

Thank you for your interest in this project.