Forest Grove Opengov #TBD

Consulting Services for Economic Development Strategic Plan for City of Forest Grove

The City of Forest Grove, Oregon, is seeking consulting services to develop a comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan. - Government Buyer: - City of Forest Grove, Administrative Services Department - Economic Development Coordinator: Miles Glowacki - No OEMs or specific commercial vendors are mentioned; this is a professional services solicitation. - Services Requested: - Preparation of a strategic plan aligned with the Forest Grove 2040 Vision - Focus on local business support, workforce development, equitable and sustainable growth - Analysis of economic incentives (opportunity zones, economic improvement districts, enterprise zones, strategic investment zones) - Evaluation of urban renewal and creation of an Industrial Redevelopment Agency - Stakeholder engagement and economic/market analysis - Actionable implementation strategies and measurable outcomes - Unique Requirements: - Robust stakeholder engagement - Assessment of current workforce development programs and recommendations for collaboration - Plan must serve as a practical decision-making and resource-allocation tool for the city and its partners - Contract duration is approximately 9 months, covering the development and delivery of the plan.

Description

The City of Forest Grove, Oregon is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms or consultant teams to prepare a comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan that will guide the City's economic development efforts over the next 5 to 10 years. The plan should incorporate the Forest Grove 2040 Vision and align with city policies, community values, and relevant state and regional economic development frameworks. The project emphasizes robust stakeholder and partner engagement to ensure the plan reflects priorities and delivers actionable strategies. The plan will also assess economic development incentives and workforce development programs.

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