RFP 2027 - 02 Economic Development Plan Update

The City of Woodstock, GA is seeking a qualified consulting firm to create a ten‑year, evidence‑based Economic Development Plan (EDP) that aligns with the city’s Comprehensive Plan, drives commercial investment, attracts new jobs, and identifies tourism and development opportunities. The consultant will conduct data analysis, stakeholder engagement, SWOT, sector profiling, and produce a detailed implementation framework with performance metrics. The contract value is $60,000, with an expected project length of 12‑18 months, culminating in a draft plan for City Council adoption. • Scope: Economic baseline analysis, sector & competitor benchmarking, investment readiness, SWOT, tourism infrastructure review, stakeholder engagement, sector strategies, implementation roadmap, funding tools, and short‑term priorities. • Deliverables: Full written EDP, executive summary, sector profiles, engagement report, implementation schedule, KPI framework, and presentation to city officials. • Timeline: Award expected November 2026; work to commence shortly after; total duration 12‑18 months; draft plan due for adoption by May 2028. • Budget: Fixed‑price contract of $60,000, allocated over multiple fiscal years. • Mandatory requirements: Submission via BidNet Direct by Sep 29 2026 10:30 AM EST; optional virtual pre‑proposal conference Sep 3 2026 3:30 PM. • Evaluation criteria: Expertise (30 pts), Staffing (30 pts), Approach (20 pts), Availability (10 pts), Budget (10 pts).