RFP #25-156 Economic Development Advisory Support Services for Clayton County, Georgia

Clayton County, Georgia is seeking proposals for RFP #25-156 Economic Development Advisory Support Services through a competitive procurement process. The county is soliciting qualified firms to provide professional, in-house economic development advisory staff to support strategic objectives related to business attraction, retention, expansion, workforce development, and community growth. The comprehensive services will include strategic guidance, executive mentorship, functional support, business retention and expansion efforts, workforce development initiatives, and project and grant support. Evaluation criteria will assess proposers across multiple dimensions: understanding of scope of services (30%), organizational qualifications (25%), project management and personnel (25%), financial capability (5%), and cost proposal (15%), with potential additional points for oral presentations. The non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with proposals due on October 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Potential oral presentations and interviews are planned for October 27-31, 2025. The initial contract term will be one year, with options to renew for two additional one-year terms.

While there is no specific Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) goal for this project, Clayton County encourages the utilization of small, minority, or woman-owned businesses in the proposal process. Proposers must comply with various administrative requirements, including providing financial disclosures, insurance documentation, and adhering to federal work authorization regulations. The county reserves the right to make one award, multiple awards, or no award at all and will not guarantee a minimum volume of services. Potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate financial capability, relevant experience in economic development, and the capacity to provide comprehensive advisory support. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, interested firms should be prepared to submit competitive proposals that comprehensively address the county's economic development needs across multiple strategic areas.