Casino Fiscal Impact Study

Cecil County, Maryland, and the Town of Perryville are collaborating to solicit a professional consulting firm to conduct an independent fiscal impact study related to a casino project. The procurement opportunity, posted on August 18, 2025, seeks a qualified consultant with demonstrated experience in conducting comprehensive fiscal analyses for municipal and county-level projects. The primary deliverable will be a detailed professional analysis examining the potential financial implications of a casino development within the jurisdiction. Proposals must be submitted by September 30, 2025, providing potential bidders approximately six weeks to prepare and respond to the solicitation. The county and town are specifically seeking a consultant with proven expertise in economic impact assessments, financial modeling, and municipal fiscal projections. Key objectives include quantifying potential revenue streams, assessing economic development opportunities, and providing a nuanced evaluation of the casino's potential fiscal consequences for Cecil County and the Town of Perryville.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, Maryland typically encourages participation from minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises in government contracting opportunities. The procurement appears to be an open competitive solicitation accessible to professional consulting firms with demonstrated capabilities in economic and fiscal impact analysis. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range was provided in the original documentation. Potential respondents should possess robust analytical capabilities, experience with municipal economic studies, and the ability to produce comprehensive, data-driven fiscal impact assessments. Interested firms should carefully review the full solicitation documents to ensure compliance with all Cecil County and Town of Perryville procurement requirements and guidelines.