Opportunity
Georgia Procurement Registry #EDP0001-2026
Consulting Services for Dawson County Economic Development Plan Update
Posted
April 16, 2026
Respond By
June 01, 2026
Identifier
EDP0001-2026
NAICS
925120
This opportunity seeks consulting services to update Dawson County's Economic Development Plan: - Government Buyer: - Development Authority of Dawson County (local government, Georgia) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a consulting services solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive Economic Development Plan consulting services - Includes a 3-year actionable roadmap and a 5-year strategic vision - Focus on industry attraction (clean tech, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, advanced manufacturing, R&D) - Activation strategy for a new 77-acre Business & Innovation Park - Public and stakeholder engagement process - Deliverables: strategic recommendations, target industry list, infrastructure priorities, development area identification, action steps, and measurable success metrics - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Plan must align with State of Georgia and Appalachian Regional Commission strategies - Emphasis on diversifying the local economy and community-aligned growth - Significant public engagement and stakeholder input required - Focus on actionable, measurable outcomes - Estimated contract value: $30,000–$60,000 - Place of performance: Dawson County, Georgia
Description
The Development Authority of Dawson County is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or firms to develop a comprehensive Economic Development Plan. The plan will provide a 3-year actionable roadmap and a 5-year strategic vision to guide economic growth, industry attraction, and infrastructure priorities, focusing on sectors such as clean tech, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, advanced manufacturing, and R&D. The project includes activating a new 77-acre Business & Innovation Park and requires robust public and stakeholder engagement. Deliverables must align with the strategic goals of the State of Georgia and the Appalachian Regional Commission, including clear action steps, a target industry list, infrastructure recommendations, and measurable success metrics. The budget ranges from $30,000 to $60,000.