Economic Development Services

Nassau County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting proposals for economic development services to lead recruitment, creation, and expansion of new and existing businesses throughout Nassau County, with proposals due October 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET via PlanetBids.

The scope encompasses business retention and recruitment activities, workforce development coordination, strategic partnership cultivation with regional economic development entities, and grant funding identification. The awardee must deliver quarterly written reports and annual reporting on economic development metrics including business visits, job creation, capital investment, and marketing campaigns, subject to County staff and Board approval. Respondents must provide three professional references from similar projects completed within the past five years.

The initial contract term runs from execution through September 30, 2027, with options to renew for four additional one-year terms at the County's discretion, subject to written agreement and 90-day advance notice of any compensation adjustments. Proposals must include a fully burdened annual cost proposal encompassing all overhead, profit, travel, and incidental expenses, with quarterly invoicing required. The County reserves the right to issue multiple awards and to conduct oral presentations with top-ranked firms prior to final selection.

Evaluation is weighted across experience and qualifications (30 points), understanding and project approach (20 points), past experience and success (20 points), staff structure (15 points), and cost proposal (15 points), totaling 100 points. Minimum insurance requirements are Commercial General Liability ($2 million aggregate), Workers' Compensation ($500,000 Employer's Liability limits), Automobile Liability ($1 million), and Professional Liability ($1 million). Respondents must comply with Florida public records requirements, E-Verify employment verification, and anti-human trafficking attestations.