New York State Contract Reporter #2134781

Consulting Services for Economic Development and Growth Strategy for Town of Bethlehem

The Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency (BIDA) is seeking consulting services to create and implement its first Economic Development and Growth Strategy for the Town of Bethlehem, Albany County, New York. - Government Buyer: - Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency (BIDA), serving the Town of Bethlehem - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services to analyze current economic conditions, conduct business outreach, and develop a comprehensive 3-year economic development strategy - Key deliverables include: - Economic and market analyses - Psychographic study of visitors, shoppers, and diners - Competitiveness assessment - Visual action plan and implementation roadmap - Performance metrics for tracking progress - Consultant must attend BIDA board meetings and present findings - Requirements: - Proposals must include a project schedule, team qualifications, work samples, references, and a detailed cost proposal with separate fees for each task - Mandatory attendance at a Zoom Q&A session for all bidders - Submission of a letter of intent to bid - Strict adherence to a six-month completion timeline - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a professional services solicitation - Notable: This is the first time BIDA is undertaking such a strategy, and no similar contracts have been awarded in the past five years

Description

This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks qualified consultants or firms to assist the Town of Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency (BIDA) in developing and implementing its first-ever Economic Development and Growth Strategy. The project includes a detailed implementation plan to guide staff, stakeholders, businesses, and the public over the next three years. The consultant will analyze economic conditions, prepare studies, and produce a strategy with an implementation table and metrics. The contract term is six months, and the work must be completed within this timeframe.

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