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The vendor perspective: How to write RFPs that get better responses

What can help a local government or utility obtain the consulting assistance it wants and needs, while also ensuring it casts a wide net to include more vendors? We have seen the "good, the bad, and the ugly" in public sector RFPs and have some tips to help you get the assistance you need in the ost efficient and effective manner.

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Building the management system that brings your strategy to life

Creating a strategic plan is a major achievement. You've brought together stakeholders, wrestled with priorities, and set a powerful vision for the future of your local government or utility. That's the blueprint. Now comes the hard part: implementation.

Learn how to build the management system that brings your strategy to life
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Upholding integrity as the communicator's highest duty

The landscape of public communication has never been more difficult to navigate. The proliferation of sophisticated mis- and disinformation campaigns, amplified by rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), has blurred the lines between fact and fiction. This challenge is further compounded by our normalization of deceit, which fosters widespread cynicism and erodes institutional trust.

Learn how to navigate the post-truth era

At Raftelis, we focus on the people that make local governments and utilities successful, ensuring that those that lead these organizations in the areas of finance, management, communication, and technology have a trusted partner to help them achieve results. Look to us for financial and strategic planning, performance measurement, executive search and recruitment, rate studies and cost of service analysis, communications and stakeholder engagement, data and economic analytics, and more.

Strengthening organizations for the communities they serve and the people who make them work

Meet Ellio

Ellio is a new cloud-based platform with tools developed specifically for utilities and public-sector organizations. It drives performance and provides data-driven insights for informed decision-making.

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