Summary
The Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission issued this professional-services RFP to retain a consultant to update the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the Eastern Shore of Virginia, following the region's previous CEDS planning cycle. The work must address regional economic conditions, a SWOT analysis, strategies and an implementation plan, and performance measures, with specified sectors including aerospace, agriculture/aquaculture, forestry/timber, visitor services, and health care. The eVA posting identifies the opportunity as an open Request for Proposals for consulting services rather than a grant program, and its deadline for submissions is August 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM, so it was not expired as of July 19, 2026.