The intent of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the County of Loudoun, Virginia (County) to obtain firm fixed pricing for a qualified firm or consultant to develop a Loudoun County Comprehensive Arts Plan (Arts Plan). The County intends to award a single contract for these services.

The Arts Plan will create a vision for the arts in the County and develop a clear set of goals and strategies for the County regarding the development of public support of the arts that recognize and highlight the County’s unique attributes. This Arts Plan will guide the government and community in arts planning for the short-term zero to three (0-3) year and long-term five to ten (5-10) year basis. The Arts Plan development process will include a comprehensive inventory of current art outlets and arts programming, an analysis of current and forecasted community needs, and various implementation strategies that fit those needs. The Arts Plan will include funding and staffing recommendations. This will be the first Comprehensive Arts Plan for the County. The project work will begin in August, with an expectation of seven (7) to nine (9) months to completion.

Pre-Proposal Conference:

An OPTIONAL VIRTUAL Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on March 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. via MS TEAMS for the clarification of any questions on the scope of services.

Addenda:

Addendum #1 Changes and/or Additions issued on March 8, 2024.

Addendum #2 Acceptance date changed to March 27, 2024 issued on March 15, 2024.