BUSINESS RESEARCH SERVICES The Library seeks an experienced consultant to: 1. Facilitate a process using methods effective for public libraries. a. Conduct a community needs assessment that will identify the community’s needs as well as its resources. The assessment should also gather data on opinions and behaviors about library service, including use of the Manhattan Beach Library Set Aside Funds and feasibility of a Cultural Library with a Makerspace, using some or all of the following techniques: i. Gather data through community research including but not limited to: 1. Collection of demographic data and trend analysis of population currently residing in the library service area from multiple sources. 2. Community focus groups 3. Interviews with key stakeholders including City Council, City Library Commissioners, school district staff, City staff, Library staff, community organizations, etc. 4. Online survey(s) 5. Benchmarking similar libraries or communities and its library usage for comparison ii. Please include in the proposal your recommended methodology for collection, research, and community engagement. b. Facilitate planning meetings and input sessions with target groups and audiences that may include the public, Library Executives, City Council, School District, Library Commission, Friends of the Manhattan Beach Library, Library staff, and other stakeholders. c. Review the current LA County Library’s mission statement to incorporate in the overall roadmap. d. Identify core values and services as well as strategic priorities. Strategic priorities will be based on identified community needs and focus on library service responses. The LA County Library (Library) is releasing this Request for Bid (RFB) to interested and qualified consultants to conduct a community needs assessment and develop a master plan for the Manhattan Beach Library. The master plan will consist of a strategic plan and a space needs assessment. The community needs assessment will enable the Library to gain a deeper understanding of the Manhattan Beach community, including opinions and behaviors about library service. The objective findings from this assessment will be used to develop a plan that will act as a potential roadmap that could support the development of programs and services based upon current and anticipated community needs. The findings and strategic plan will also be a factor in the space needs assessment. Deliverables will include: 1. Community needs assessment report. 2. A draft and final strategic plan document. 3. Space needs assessment with recommendations for phased improvements and/or alternate service points in the community. 4. All raw and summary data.
