Saratoga Springs has issued a request for proposals to facilitate and create a new five-year strategic plan for the City, according to a November 10 announcement. The city is seeking proposals from qualified professional firms or individuals to develop a new planning horizon and structure for the municipality.
The proposed project seeks to establish a practical near-term implementation framework and a longer-term outlook suitable for the rapidly growing community. This initiative will serve as an update to the existing Saratoga Springs Strategic Plan that was last updated in 2021.
Questions regarding the request for proposals must be submitted in writing through the U3P site. These inquiries should be directed to Assistant City Manager Owen Jackson. Per the announcement, any questions must be submitted no later than Thursday, November 19 at noon to ensure they are answered before the submission deadline. The city noted that any emails sent directly to city contacts will be reposted and answered on the U3P site, and attempting to contact representatives other than the designated contact may result in a response being rejected.
The City of Saratoga Springs has outlined an anticipated project schedule for the development of the plan. Following the release of the RFP on November 10, 2026, the city expects to receive proposals by Monday, November 23, 2026, by 5 p.m. via U3P. The RFP is anticipated to be awarded by 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2026, with a kickoff meeting scheduled prior to the end of 2026.
The city has tentatively scheduled an initial City Council Stakeholder Meeting for January 8-9, 2027. Interested parties can find further details regarding the solicitation through the city's official channels.
