Specifications include, but are not limited to: Greenfield Community College seeks consulting services from an industry leader that understands regional higher education, healthcare and workforce development who will collect, analyze, and report data about the college’s internal and external environment and to use that information to assist the college with the development of its next strategic plan. Strong facilitation skills, experience working with the local and regional business community, workforce development and the healthcare industry and a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion are all key criteria for selection. Experience with higher education leaders, regional accredited agencies and the Boston community and environment are preferred. This request for proposal implies no obligation on the part of Greenfield Community College. The college reserves the right to accept the proposal that it believes most nearly meets its requirements based on "best value" and not necessarily, the lowest price offered.