Economic Development Strategic Plan

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Solicitation number
2025-PW-012
State
Colorado
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The City of Castle Pines, located in Douglas County, Colorado, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for professional services to develop a comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan. The procurement seeks a consultant team to conduct a detailed economic analysis focusing on the city's current economic base, potential for development, and strategies for growth. Key deliverables include a market analysis of Castle Pines and its relationship to Douglas and Arapahoe Counties, a SWOT analysis, and an economic development action plan. The project objectives are to identify current and potential business industries, strategic real estate locations, job growth strategies, and develop an economic development incentive program. Evaluation criteria will assess proposal completeness (20%), project team experience (30%), reputation and ability to deliver (30%), and fee schedule (20%). The RFP was released on July 17, 2025, with proposals due on August 7, 2025, at 3 PM, and an anticipated Notice to Proceed on September 9, 2025. The project is expected to take four months from contract execution to final deliverables.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The city is currently serving approximately 16,500 residents, with a projected buildout population of 35,000, and possesses a single commercial area with substantial land available for commercial development. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The city remains open to discussion regarding the ultimate budget and timeline, indicating flexibility in the procurement process. The strategic plan aims to position Castle Pines toward a resilient, sustainable, and vibrant economy, with particular interest in consultants who can provide innovative approaches to analyzing constrained commercial environments and transforming community limitations into competitive advantages. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the city's openness to budget discussions suggests a willingness to negotiate project costs based on the proposed approach and deliverables.

Opportunity text

The City of Castle Pines is pleased to release this Request for Proposal for professional services related to developing an Economic Development Strategic Plan ("Project"). Located along the southern Front Range in Douglas County, the City of Castle Pines is a diverse, creative, and unique community of approximately 16,500 residents with a projected buildout population of 35,000. Currently, the City has a single commercial area, but substantial land is available for commercial development. This study aims to position the City toward a resilient, sustainable, and vibrant economy. The objective of this RFP is to select a respondent that satisfies the City of Castle Pine's need to complete a comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan. The project is expected to take four months, from contract execution to final deliverables. The City is open for discussion on the ultimate budget and timeline. This study intends to answer three main questions: What is our current standing? For example, what is our current economic base? How do we progress to our next stage? For example, how do we increase Castle Pines' appeal for development and develop strategic opportunities for economic growth? What are the recommended short, medium, and long-term strategies?

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