Creation of an Updated Economic Development Strategic Plan
Closed State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 2024-RFP-066
- State
- Arizona
- Responses due
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About this opportunity
The City of Kingman, Arizona is issuing Request for Proposals (RFP 2024-RFP-066) for the creation of an updated Economic Development Strategic Plan. The procurement seeks qualified consulting firms capable of developing a comprehensive five-year economic development strategy that reviews the existing 2019 plan, conducts community and stakeholder engagement, develops a new strategic framework, and creates an implementation roadmap. Proposers must demonstrate proven experience creating comprehensive economic development strategic plans for municipalities, documented success working with local governments on economic development or tourism initiatives, prior project completion for rural communities with comparable population sizes, and qualified key personnel with relevant strategic planning experience in the public sector. The evaluation will utilize a points-based scoring system assessing experience and qualifications (30 points), personnel qualifications (20 points), project approach alignment (50 points), community engagement innovation (20 points), service value (20 points), and timeline feasibility (10 points). Critical deadlines include February 5, 2025, at 12:00 pm Arizona time for submission of questions through the procurement portal, February 18, 2025, at 3:00 pm Arizona time for proposal submission via the OpenGov portal, anticipated contract award at the City Council meeting on April 1, 2025, and project completion by July 31, 2025. Submissions must include a cover letter, detailed responses to requirements, firm experience documentation, references, and required forms including a W-9 and vendor application.
The RFP documentation does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available documentation. The project budget is $45,000, with $35,000 funded through a Rural Business Development Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), requiring compliance with federal grant requirements. The contract is structured as a one-time/term agreement to be completed by July 31, 2025, with the City reserving the right to reject any or all proposals. Interested firms may obtain the complete RFP and additional information by visiting the City of Kingman's OpenGov procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofkingman or by contacting Terri Curtis at (928) 753-1259 or tcurtis@cityofkingman.gov during normal business hours.
Opportunity text
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Creation of an Updated Economic Development Strategic Plan
2024-RFP-066
The City of Kingman, Arizona ("City) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for Creation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan. Proposals are due by 3:00 pm, Arizona time, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The City may reject any proposal not in compliance with all of the prescribed solicitation procedures and requirements contained herein. The City also reserves the right to reject any proposal when cancellation is in the best interest of the City.
Qualified firms must have the ability to demonstrate skills and experience in the following: 1. Proposers must demonstrate a proven track record of creating comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plans for municipalities or similar entities. 2. Previous experience working directly with local governments on economic development or tourism-related initiatives is required. 3. Proposers must have successfully completed similar projects for rural communities or counties with comparable population sizes. 4. Key personnel assigned to the project must have relevant qualifications and direct experience with strategic planning for public sector organizations..
The Request for Proposal (RFP) may be obtained by visiting the City of Kingman's website: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofkingman or by contacting Terri Curtis at (928) 753-1259 or tcurtis@cityofkingman.gov, during normal business hours.
Proposers wishing to submit questions regarding this RFP must do so by 12:00 pm, Arizona time, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Questions must be submitted through the procurement portal.
Proposals must be submitted through the OpenGov procurement portal.
Proposers wishing to submit responses should register for a free OpenGov account at: https://procurement.opengov.com/signup . To receive notification of future solicitations, please subscribe to the City of Kingman OpenGov solicitations by clicking here: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofkingman?status=all. For detailed instructions on how to register and subscribe, you can also visit the City of Kingman's website at: https://www.cityofkingman.gov/government/advanced-components/list-detail-pages/rfp-posts-list.
Mailed, faxed, hand-delivered, and e-mailed proposals will not be accepted. Mailed proposals will be disposed of, unopened, and will not be returned to the Proposer.
Thank you for your interest in working with the City of Kingman.
Terri Curtis
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