Economic Development RFPs

The Town of Blackfalds is seeking qualified consulting services through a formal Request for Proposal process to develop the Town of Blackfalds 2026 5-year Economic Development Strategy to guide the municipality's economic development work through 2031. Proposals are being accepted via email or mail submission to the Economic Development Officer, with a questions deadline of August 4, 2026 at 4:30 pm MT and a closing date of August 14, 2026 at 3:30 pm MT. This is an open, active procurement opportunity for professional consulting services, classified under management advisory services (UNSPSC code 80101504), and is not a grant program.

Establish a contract through competitive negotiations for the procurement of professional services to provide services as the economic development specialist.

The City of Essex Junction is soliciting proposals from qualified economic development consulting firms to evaluate current efforts and to design and recommend next steps to establish a municipal economic development program. The selected consultant will develop a comprehensive economic development plan with implementation recommendations, provide technical assistance, deliver regular progress reports, and attend meetings with City staff and stakeholders. Questions are due by 2026-07-10 and proposals are due on 2026-07-24 (local Vermont time).

The County of Suffolk is seeking proposals from qualified firms, developers, joint ventures, or partnerships to lease, develop, and/or otherwise utilize publicly owned properties located in the hamlet of Ronkonkoma, Town of Islip, adjacent to the south of the Ronkonkoma Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Station, to be known as the "Long Island Hub." Proposals must include job-generating, market-supported development (excluding housing) such as office, healthcare, life sciences, retail, food and beverage, hospitality, and industrial or manufacturing uses, along with public open space, community amenities, and strong connectivity to transit and MacArthur Airport. A non-mandatory proposer's conference is scheduled for July 16, 2026, with responses due by September 25, 2026.

Whatcom County's Economic Development Investment (EDI) Program is soliciting proposals through a Housing Track Request for Proposals (RFP) for affordable housing projects as part of the 2026-2027 funding cycle. The Housing track has a preliminary target allocation range of $1 million to $1.7 million for the 2027 cycle and is anticipated to open in late June 2026 with proposals due late July 2026. Qualifying housing providers, including nonprofit entities, housing cooperatives, and public housing authorities, will compete for low-interest loan and/or grant funding through this formal RFP process.

The City of Essex Junction is soliciting proposals from qualified economic development consulting firms to evaluate current efforts and to design and recommend next steps to establish a municipal economic development program. The selected consultant will develop a comprehensive economic development plan with implementation recommendations, provide technical assistance, deliver regular progress reports, and attend meetings with City staff and stakeholders. Questions are due by 2026-07-10 and proposals are due on 2026-07-24 (local Vermont time).

Seeking proposal for strategic plan development.

To lease, develop, and/or otherwise utilize publicly owned properties located in the hamlet of Ronkonkoma, Town of Islip, adjacent to the south of the Ronkonkoma Long Island Rail Road.

Whatcom County's Economic Development Investment (EDI) Program is soliciting proposals through a Housing Track Request for Proposals (RFP) for affordable housing projects as part of the 2026-2027 funding cycle. The Housing track has a preliminary target allocation range of $1 million to $1.7 million for the 2027 cycle and is anticipated to open in late June 2026 with proposals due late July 2026. Qualifying housing providers, including nonprofit entities, housing cooperatives, and public housing authorities, will compete for low-interest loan and/or grant funding through this formal RFP process.

Procurement for financial assistance, including Small Business Assistance Grants, Business Development Forgivable Loans, and Substantial Development Loans, for new or expanding businesses and property owners in the City of Sandusky, Ohio.

Kent County Government in Maryland is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to develop an Economic and Tourism Development Strategic Plan to guide the County's economic development efforts over the next five years. The selected vendor will conduct stakeholder meetings, evaluate economic data, and produce a plan with priority goals, strategies, and objectives focused on business attraction and competitiveness, retention and expansion, entrepreneurship and small business development, workforce development, and tourism development. Proposals are due by July 30, 2026, with vendor questions due by July 16, 2026.

The Stark County Regional Planning Commission is soliciting letters of interest for the STA-Lake Township Economic Development Study, a comprehensive economic development and active transportation study for Lake Township and the Village of Hartville. The study will evaluate land use, transportation, and economic conditions to develop a coordinated strategy for business growth, improved connectivity (sidewalks, shared-use paths, bicycle connections), and a roadmap for targeted investment to support walkable commercial areas. The period of performance is expected to be about 12 months from authorization (authorization expected by September 2026).

The City of Santa Barbara issued RFP No. 5134, "Economic Development Work Planning and Program Implementation," seeking qualified consulting firms to develop and implement a comprehensive Economic Development Initiative composed of four interrelated components: strategic alignment, airport and waterfront work plans, business district support, and a proactive communications campaign. Respondents may bid on any or all components and must provide separate work plans, cost proposals, and staffing; proposals will be evaluated on experience, work‑plan quality, cost, and references, and the contract is projected to commence October 1, 2026. The buyer posting on the City’s vendor portal shows a posting date of 2026-07-13 and a bid due date of 2026-08-10 at 3:00 PM PDT; the primary solicitation document(s) were not publicly accessible in the retrieved page content.

Develop an economic development strategic plan for the tribal community covering a five-year period for the entire Tribe, including Tribal Gaming Organization, Quil Ceda Village, and the Tulalip Tribal Corp. The proposed plan is multifaceted, featuring economic development, infrastructure development, six cluster industries, information about financing options for larger development projects, workforce development, and broadband connectivity. The plan will be a forward-looking strategy that identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to the community's overall economic landscape. The strategy will serve as a road map for building economic resiliency while maintaining the tribe’s vision, mission, and values.

As one of DRA’s main investment tools, States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) provides direct investments for basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, business development with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, and workforce development. Funding of approx $16,619,000 is available through this Notice. Of this amount, $12,250,000 is 2026 appropriations and $4,369,000 is carryover funds.

The City of Bathurst, New Brunswick is seeking proposals from a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan to guide the City's economic development activities over the next five years. This Request for Proposals (RFP P004-26) is published on the Government of New Brunswick's MERX procurement platform, with sealed proposals to be addressed to the City Clerk's Office at 150 St. George Street, Bathurst, N.B. The selected consultant will analyze the local economy, engage stakeholders, and produce a strategic roadmap addressing business climate, sector development, investment attraction, and long-term growth priorities for the municipality.

The City of Santa Barbara issued RFP No. 5134, "Economic Development Work Planning and Program Implementation," seeking qualified consulting firms to develop and implement a comprehensive Economic Development Initiative composed of four interrelated components: strategic alignment, airport and waterfront work plans, business district support, and a proactive communications campaign. Respondents may bid on any or all components and must provide separate work plans, cost proposals, and staffing; proposals will be evaluated on experience, work‑plan quality, cost, and references, and the contract is projected to commence October 1, 2026. The buyer posting on the City’s vendor portal shows a posting date of 2026-07-13 and a bid due date of 2026-08-10 at 3:00 PM PDT; the primary solicitation document(s) were not publicly accessible in the retrieved page content.

The City of Nashville (GA) requests proposals from engineering firms to provide pre- and post-award services for community and economic development projects, including planning, design, cost estimating, bidding, construction oversight, and project closeout. The city may pursue federal/state funding sources such as CDBG, CDBG-DR, EIP, RDF, and ITAD; Section 3 requirements and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing commitments apply. The scope includes public infrastructure improvements (severe weather notification, water, sewer, paving, drainage) and firms with community development experience are encouraged to apply.

Provide consultant services to prepare an economic development market analysis and business attraction strategy focused on identifying and evaluating "second economies" that can complement and diversify the local tourism-based economy.

The City of Longmont is soliciting consulting services to develop Advance Longmont 3.0, a strategic economic and community development plan. The solicitation is posted through the City’s procurement channel (BidNet Direct / Rocky Mountain E‑Purchasing System) and directs vendors to the buyer-managed posting for full documents and submission instructions. The posting shows a publication date of 2026-07-08 and a closing date of 2026-08-05 at 5:00 PM MDT.