Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Merriam is seeking proposals from experienced consulting firms to provide professional facilitation services to the 5701 Committee. Since there are varied opinions of what should occur at the location, as well as emotional ties to the physical building, it is critical the City employ an impartial third-party to facilitate this process. The Consultant will facilitate meetings, guide discussion, collect and analyze the appropriate information to develop a clear set of priorities and decision points relating to redevelopment and/or repurposing options and financial considerations/strategies. Experience with similar projects that include adaptive reuse is preferred. The consultant will also work closely with city staff and the Steering Committee to facilitate a public conversation. Public Process • Act as professional facilitators to gather specific information about possible options or opportunities that are feasible at the site • Identify, describe and implement a strategy and methodology for citizen involvement in the process • A minimum of five (5) meetings with the 5701 Steering Committee to provide well organized and directed activities to gather feedback, share findings and facilitate decision points • Conduct at least two (2) public community meetings • Provide written records and summaries of the results of all public process and communication strategies • Provide information for informed decision making by the Steering Committee and City Council