Rangeview Library District d.b.a. Anythink Libraries (“Anythink”) invites sealed proposals to develop a new strategic plan.
Request for Qualifications – RFQ Strategic Planning 2026
Anythink Libraries will accept e-mailed qualification submittals.
Anythink Libraries will not accept fax qualification submittals.
Proposals will be accepted until: 5 p.m. (MST) Oct. 16, 2026
Responses containing three (3) hard copies or one (1) data file (in PDF format) may be delivered in person, addressed to Mark Fink, and left at 5877 E. 120th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80602, or mailed to:
Anythink Libraries
RFQ Selection Committee
Attn: Mark Fink
5877 E. 120th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80602
At Anythink’s discretion, the top-scoring firms may be invited to participate in a virtual meeting with Anythink’s Administrative Leadership Team in early November.
Awards will be made to selected Firm(s) on or before Nov. 15, 2026.
Firms submitting via e-mail shall send one (1) PDF file containing the complete proposal to mfink@anythinklibraries.org with the subject line “Anythink Strategic Planning RFQ – [Firm Name]” no later than the submission deadline listed above. Anythink is not responsible for e-mailed submissions that are delayed, blocked, or not received due to file size or firewall restrictions; firms are encouraged to request confirmation of receipt. Anythink will not accept late submissions or make exceptions to the deadline.
General questions should be directed to Mark Fink, Executive Director, at:
Anythink Libraries
5877 E. 120th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80602
Tel.: 303-405-3299
E-Mail: mfink@anythinklibraries.org
Written answers to all timely submitted questions will be posted to the Anythink website by Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, by 5 pm. Proposals must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum of ninety (90) days following the submission deadline. Proposals should not exceed 25 pages, excluding resumes, and must be signed by an individual authorized to contractually bind the firm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should the standalone data gathering/research costs be fully encapsulated within the $100,000-150,000 cap, or is Anythink open to additional investment for expanded research components?
The standalone data gathering/research costs be fully encapsulated within the $100,000-150,000 budget range.
What are Anythink’s target sample sizes or response quotas for the customer/non-customer surveys, and how many focus groups or interviews are expected across the district's locations?
The survey sample sizes should be statistically representative. The number and size of focus groups and the number of interviews will be finalized once the consultant is hired. Proposals should address this information as a starting point for a further conversation with Anythink.
Should consultants budget for all translation and live interpretation throughout the engagement, or will Anythink provide bilingual staff or existing language-service resources?
The firm hired will be responsible for Spanish language translation services. Anythink will review survey drafts and make edits/corrections, but the firm should include translation costs in their proposal.
Are there other languages that need to be translated?
Anythink is planning to offer surveys, interviews and focus groups in English and Spanish.
Does Anythink currently track baseline NPS data, or will the firm need to establish the baseline NPS score through the new survey process?
Anythink has NPS data from 2024. Anythink would like to understand how our NPS score has evolved over the last two years. Anythink is interested in working with the selected firm to establish a quarterly process to obtain NPS scores.
Does Anythink have a minimum required or preferred number of in-person visits for focus groups, board progress reports and final presentations?
Anythink does not have a minimum number of required in-person visits for this engagement and this information should be factored into proposals. In addition to on-site work, Anythink will offer some focus groups, interviews and Board presentations via an online meeting platform.
What did you especially like or wish was different about your last strategic planning process?
Our RFQ document spells out what Anythink is looking for in our next strategic planning process. Proposals should focus on these areas — as these are the areas that will be scored.
Is the library open to considering optional add-on services with a la carte pricing or is a firm fee preferred?
Firms can use either model in their proposal. Services and pricing should align with the budget range included in the RFQ document.
Can you share the DEI strategic plan created in 2024?
Anythink will share the DEI strategic plan with the selected firm.
Does the library have a current more general strategic plan? Can that also be shared?
Anyhink’s most recent strategic plan is outdated. Anythink will share its most recent operating plans with the firm selected to provide context related operational goals and service priorities.
Are there other library staff groups, like the Spanish Think Tank, that would have unique insights into customers and the Adams County communities in general?
Yes, Anythink will work with the selected firm to ensure library staff from all levels of the organization have opportunities to provide input into the development of the new strategic plan.
Will Anythink accept public-sector strategic planning projects completed by proposed personnel through their employment, alongside retail and nonprofit experience? Must all three references be for completed strategic plans at retail, library, nonprofit or cultural institutions?
Yes, Anythink will accept this experience through their employment alongside retail and nonprofit experience. Scoring will favor proposals demonstrating more experience with retail, library, nonprofit or cultural institutions strategic planning efforts.
What support will Anythink provide for participant recruitment, survey distribution, community partner introductions and engagement with non-customers? Are participant incentives expected?
Anythink has a robust social media and media following. We will engage all of our platforms to promote surveys for library users and non-users. We will include links to the surveys on our platforms and website, and send the library user survey link to existing cardholders. We will develop a list of partners to help us spread awareness about our strategic planning project. We may use participation incentives for folks who take the survey, and honorariums for folks participating in focus groups, interviews, etc.
What historical operational data, prior surveys and strategic planning materials will be available? Will operational data be provided in usable, de-identified formats?
Anythink has a variety of data available, and we will share data with the selected firm. The scope of the data to be provided will be determined in consultation with the firm selected for this project.
Could you provide the standard professional services agreement and any specific accessibility testing or documentation requirements for project deliverables?
The terms of Anythink’s agreement were included with the RFQ. Regarding accessibility testing, this will primarily be used for any content included on our website to comply with Colorado law.