Develop an Orange County Economic Development Department Strategic Plan

Orange County, North Carolina is seeking proposals from qualified firms to develop a strategic plan for its Economic Development Department. The selected consultant will be required to conduct an economic analysis, lead stakeholder engagement, and deliver a 5-year strategic action plan to guide the County's economic development initiatives. The scope includes data analysis, strategy development, and the creation of a final strategic plan document. Proposals are due by November 1, 2024, and the contract is expected to be awarded on December 4, 2024, with a start date of December 11, 2024. The county has not established a firm budget for this project, but the selected proposal will be presented to the County Manager for funding consideration. Evaluation criteria include the consultant's experience with similar clients, ability to promote equitable economic development, and the overall quality and feasibility of the proposed strategic plan.

The County is committed to supporting small and disadvantaged businesses and will evaluate proposals based on the consultant's past experience working with public and private sector clients of similar size. No incumbent vendors or current contractors have been identified, and the County has not specified any technology or infrastructure integration requirements. Interested consultants are encouraged to review the RFP and addendum documents for full details on the project scope, submission requirements, and evaluation process.