Creation of Economic Development Strategic Plan for Rosenberg, TX

The City of Rosenberg and Rosenberg Development Corporation are seeking a qualified consultant to create a comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan through Request for Proposals #2023-27P. The procurement involves developing a detailed 10-year economic development implementation plan that includes short-term, mid-term, and long-term action strategies. Key deliverables include one original and 25 copies of draft and final plans in hard copy, electronic, and web-ready formats, with all maps created in Arc GIS shape file format. The selected consultant will be responsible for conducting stakeholder meetings, analyzing the local economy, evaluating regional strengths and weaknesses, identifying target industries, reviewing existing plans, and developing implementation strategies for economic growth. The proposal will be evaluated using a points-based system across six criteria: accuracy of submission (5 points), consultant background and capabilities (10 points), proposed methodology and timeline (15 points), personnel qualifications (10 points), relevant experience (30 points), and project fee (30 points). Proposals are due by June 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm, with the contract expected to commence within 30 days of award and continue for up to 12 months.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The RFP does not provide a specific contract value or budget range, though the evaluation suggests flexibility in pricing with the project fee comprising 30 points of the total evaluation criteria. The procurement is open to consulting firms with demonstrable experience in economic development strategic planning, with an emphasis on comprehensive analytical capabilities, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to produce a nuanced, actionable economic development plan. The geographic focus is on Rosenberg, located in Fort Bend County, Texas, suggesting that local or regional expertise in Texas economic development might be advantageous. Prospective consultants will need to demonstrate strong analytical skills, understanding of local economic dynamics, and the capacity to develop a strategic plan that can guide economic growth and development over the next decade.