Respondents must provide a narrative description of the methods proposed to accomplish a Comprehensive Plan including project management and coordination, public input and community engagement, data collection and analysis pertaining to the areas of assessment, the respondent’s qualifications to perform the requested scope of services, and the overall output products. The City of Unalaska’s Comprehensive Plan will position the community to meet the needs of residents and visitors for the next ten years and guide the City as it experiences changes in the fishing industry and its economic base. The selected consultant will be responsible for gathering and analyzing comprehensive demographic, economic, and infrastructure data through both primary and secondary research methods. This could include conducting stakeholder interviews, facilitating focus groups, and administering community surveys to gather qualitative input. The consultant should propose an inclusive and multi-faceted public engagement strategy that reaches diverse segments of the community and includes a mix of in-person and digital outreach methods. Public Engagement must include presentations to the Planning Commission and City Council. All engagement materials and communications should be accessible to the entire community, including appropriate translation of materials based on Unalaska’s demographic makeup. The Scope of Services includes creating a Comprehensive Plan to guide future capital project initiation and development, an economic analysis to understand the impact of changes in the fishing and shipping industries on the community and a transit study to assess the need and potential models for a public transit system. The Comprehensive Plan should consider the community’s resources and challenges identified in Attachment B
