The Village of Oak Park (“Village”) is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop a comprehensive Economic Vitality Strategic Plan (“Plan”). This plan will establish a baseline of economic metrics and indicators and provide short and long-term economic vitality objectives that strengthen the Village’s tax base and local economy.
Located just nine miles west of downtown Chicago, the Village offers a distinctive urban/suburban lifestyle in a thriving, multi-cultural community. Well-known for progressive values, tree-lined streets, and bustling business districts, Oak Park serves as an ideal place to live, work and play. As a longstanding community of choice, the Village benefits from convenient access to local and regional transit, high quality public schools, and arts and cultural attractions including Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio and his acclaimed Unity Temple.
The people who live, work and play in Oak Park have a strong sense of community. Intentionally and proudly diverse in race, religion, ethnicity, age, income level and lifestyle, Oak Park is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion principles that welcome, respect and encourage the contributions of all of its community members. With a tradition of citizen involvement and an accessible, supportive local government, the Village invites active participation in decisions that affect community members’ lives, families and way of life. Bounded on the east and north by the City of Chicago, on the west by River Forest and Forest Park and on the south by Cicero and Berwyn, Oak Parkers know that all of our lives are interconnected and collaboration and cooperation are necessary to advance our community’s aspirations.
Qualified respondents should exemplify the Village Organization’s core values of community, connection, service and respect.
Bids will be accepted until 4 p.m. local time on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.