Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan

The Schertz Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), a political subdivision of the City of Schertz, Texas, is issuing Request for Qualifications 2025-015 to procure professional consulting services for developing a comprehensive three-year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan (CEDS). The scope of work encompasses economic assessment, workforce and educational institution analysis, cluster and target industry analysis, business and industrial park strategies, marketing strategies, implementation planning, and community engagement activities. Deliverables include strategic planning documents, GIS-formatted maps, and supporting documentation, all of which become the property of the SEDC upon project completion. The consultant must conduct a minimum of three Steering Committee workshops and two public meetings with the SEDC Board and City Council. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale considering submission quality (5 points), firm history and capabilities (15 points), proposed methodology and project management (20 points), personnel qualifications and creativity (20 points), relevant experience with similar-sized municipalities (20 points), and project fees and hourly rates (20 points). The deadline for submitting questions is December 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with hard copy proposals due December 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM, and electronic submissions through the City of Schertz Bonfire e-procurement portal due December 18, 2025, at 3:30 PM. The project is anticipated to commence February 10, 2026, with a desired completion date of June 10, 2026.

The RFQ does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular enterprise categories or disadvantaged business classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation. Proposers must maintain minimum insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $500,000, motor vehicle liability of $250,000/$500,000, and professional liability of $500,000. Proposals must remain valid for 120 days from the due date, and firms must submit a "not to exceed" fee for the entire scope of services plus hourly rates for any additional services beyond the initial scope. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the available documentation. The SEDC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, accept proposals from multiple firms if deemed appropriate, and requires final contract approval by both the SEDC Board and City Council following consultant selection and negotiation of contract terms.