Qualifications for JOED Economic Strategic Plan

This state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by Jacksonville Onslow Economic Development (JOED) in Onslow County, North Carolina. JOED is seeking qualified professional consultants specializing in economic development services to provide technical analysis, facilitation, and planning activities required for the development of a comprehensive 5-year economic development strategic plan. The project will involve reviewing community demographic and economic data, conducting a SWOT analysis, facilitating community visioning and stakeholder engagement, assessing the local economic climate, and developing specific goals, objectives, and a detailed action plan to grow and diversify Onslow's economy. The selected consultant will be responsible for delivering the strategic plan, which must set forth goals, objectives, and a detailed action plan for achieving strategic objectives over the 5-year target period. Responses to the RFQ are due by July 11, 2024.

The RFQ does not provide any details on set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or existing infrastructure/technology that requires integration. Additionally, the RFQ does not mention any award values, budget ranges, or funding requirements or sources. The RFQ also does not include any legal language or contract clauses.