Instruction to obtain document

This document is an instruction to obtain specifications and documents for a state and local contract opportunity issued by the City of Fairburn, Georgia. The City of Fairburn is soliciting proposals for an Economic Development Strategic Plan under RFP 23-016. The project encompasses three phases: Phase I involves data collection and trends analysis; Phase II includes stakeholder engagement through workshops and surveys to develop a SWOT analysis; and Phase III facilitates stakeholder input to establish economic development vision, goals, measurable objectives, and implementation strategies. The final deliverable shall include an economic overview with market analysis, SWOT findings, strategic plan with vision and goals, performance evaluation criteria, and partnership capacity descriptions. Proposals are due July 13, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. EST, with questions due July 5, 2023. The selected consultant is expected to be present in Fairburn for key project milestones with regular virtual check-ins. Submissions must be delivered to 56 Malone Street SW, Fairburn, GA 30213.

Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale: approach (25 points), consultant firm qualifications and experience (30 points), key staff qualifications and experience (25 points), and magnitude of budget (20 points). Consultant responses must not exceed five pages excluding addenda and must include a letter of interest, project team identification with organization chart, team member qualifications and resumes, project references with contact information, and an estimated budget range submitted in a separate sealed envelope. No local-vendor preference or set-aside applies, and national firms without Georgia offices are eligible to compete. No specific budget or contract duration is disclosed. All submissions must include executed affidavits regarding drug-free workplace compliance, E-Verify participation under O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, non-collusion certification, and compliance with the City's Financial Management and Purchasing Policies. The City reserves the right to reject all proposals, waive technicalities, award multiple contractors, and negotiate final fees with the selected consultant. Interested parties may contact the City at tlittle@fairburn.com or review the opportunity on Bidnet.com.