Assessing Soil and Water Conservation District Needs

Indiana Department of Administration

Buyer seeks to gather critical information through a needs assessment to identify and address specific capacity and operational challenges faced by Soil and Water Conservation District board members and employees. The primary outcome is to deliver a roadmap for strategic implementation of capacity building initiatives. Methods include surveys, listening sessions, participation in SWCD board meetings, and attending SWCD-focused events.

• 7/9/2025 - Pre-Proposal Conference
• 7/16/2025 - Deadline to Submit Written Questions
• 7/23/2025 - Response to Written Questions/Amendments
• 8/14/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Conduct needs assessment for Soil and Water Conservation Districts
• Develop strategic roadmap for capacity building initiatives
• Conduct surveys to identify capacity challenges
• Facilitate listening sessions both virtual and in-person
• Participate in SWCD board meetings
• Attend SWCD-focused conferences and events
• Identify specific capacity and operational challenges
• Develop funding strategies for SWCD improvement
• Create training program recommendations
• Design SWCD evaluation processes