SLCo ORD124443 Economic Development Consultant Pool - RFP

Salt Lake County, through its Office of Regional Development and Salt Lake County Redevelopment Agency, is seeking economic development consulting services via Request for Proposals (RFP #ORD124443). The procurement aims to establish a consultant pool capable of providing rapid assistance across various economic development projects for county agencies. Qualified firms must demonstrate expertise in development finance, research, and stakeholder engagement, with specific capabilities including tax increment financing analysis, economic research, regional strategic planning, and comprehensive stakeholder engagement. Proposals are due by 1:00 PM on October 7, 2025, through the Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) online system, with an anticipated Notice to Proceed on November 1, 2025. The evaluation process will be conducted by a Selection Committee, with 80% of scoring based on the program proposal and 20% on pricing. Proposers must provide detailed descriptions of economic development capabilities, recent project examples, and primary points of contact. The contract will have a six-year term, with potential Stage 2 Scope of Work orders ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, though no minimum billing commitment is guaranteed.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. However, the county may utilize a preference system that offers additional scoring points for factors such as employee health care provisions and veterans hiring practices. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating various liability coverages with specific minimums: workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and errors and omissions insurance. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement suggests a competitive, open process for consulting firms with strong economic development backgrounds. The potential contract value is implied through the Stage 2 Scope of Work order range of $10,000 to $100,000, indicating flexibility in project scope and potential financial engagement. All county agencies and offices may utilize this contract, providing broad potential for selected consultants to contribute to economic development initiatives across Salt Lake County.