Alameda County Alamedagsa #041326-01

Alameda County Economic Development and Surplus Property Consulting Services RFP

Alameda County is seeking experienced firms to provide economic development consulting services for its unincorporated communities and surplus property disposition efforts. - Government Buyer: - Alameda County Community Development Agency, Economic & Civic Development Department (ECD), and Surplus Property Authority (SPA) - Services Requested: - Economic development consulting for unincorporated areas (Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, Sunol, East County winegrowing region) - Retail market demand analysis - Development project analysis and proforma review (including affordable housing) - Innovative financing strategies for redevelopment - Support for food-related businesses - Implementation of a new economic development strategic plan - Assistance with reuse of former Redevelopment Agency properties (e.g., Lorenzo Theater, 20095 Mission Boulevard) - Surplus property disposition consulting for SPA-owned properties - Market analysis - Surplus Land Act compliance - RFP preparation and review - Support for negotiation agreements and disposition documents - Notable Requirements: - Minimum 5 years of experience in economic development consulting - All necessary professional credentials - Compliance with Small Local Emerging Business (SLEB) requirements - Evaluation based on technical merit and local business preferences - Potential Vendors (attended proposers conference): - Strategic Economics - Good City Company - RSG Solutions - Michael Baker International - Estolano Advisors - ECOnorthwest - Estimated total budget: $300,000 (potentially split into two $150,000 agreements) - Contract may result in one or multiple awards

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Alameda County for Economic Development Consulting Services. The scope includes providing economic development services for unincorporated communities in Alameda County, such as Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, Sunol, and the rural winegrowing region in East County. Services include retail market demand analysis, development project analysis, innovative financing approaches, support for food-related businesses, implementation of a new economic development strategic plan, and assistance with reuse of former Redevelopment Agency properties. The RFP may result in one or multiple awards with separate agreements for the Economic and Civic Development Department and the Surplus Property Authority, with an estimated total budget of $300,000.

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