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CITY OF APPLETON SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCY MASTER PLANNING RFP 1 Department of Parks & Recreation 1819 E Witzke Blvd p: 920-832-3919 f: 920-993-3103 www.appleton.org CITY OF APPLETON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF APPLETON SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCY MASTER PLANNING Appleton, WI. Project Manager: Steven Schrage CLOSING DATE FOR PROPOSALS: October 02, 2025 - 2:00 PM CST Proposals must be received at the City of Appleton, on or before the closing date and time indicated above. Please send the proposal to the attention of: Steven Schrage In general the services consists of the following: The City of Appleton is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop a Sustainability and Resiliency Master Plan. This plan will serve as a roadmap for Appleton’s transition toward a low-carbon and climate-ready future. The goal is to reduce municipal greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2035, achieve netzero emissions by 2050, and address resilience priorities such as stormwater management, flood protection, and infrastructure reliability. The Master Plan should highlight projects that provide strong returns on investment, coordinate citywide initiatives, and improve Appleton’s eligibility for state and federal funding. Expected deliverables include a clear, data-driven strategy, an implementation roadmap, and tools that City staff and the public can use to track progress. Firms must demonstrate experience preparing municipal sustainability and resiliency plans that combine emissions reduction, climate adaptation, operational efficiency, and community engagement. Familiarity with funding programs and cross-departmental coordination will also be essential. The selected firm will enter into the City’s standard form of agreement (see Exhibit A). Project Contact: Steven Schrage – Project and Resiliency Manager 1819 E. Witzke Blvd.