Virginia's eProcurement Marketplace #RFP 127519

Consulting Services for AI Center of Excellence Feasibility Study in Roanoke Region

Botetourt County's Economic Development Authority, representing the AI Ready Roanoke coalition, is seeking a consulting firm to conduct a market demand and feasibility study for a regional AI Center of Excellence. - Government Buyer: - Economic Development Authority of Botetourt County (on behalf of AI Ready Roanoke coalition) - Coalition includes: Botetourt County, City of Salem, City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Carilion Clinic, Google, Virginia Tech, Radford University, Roanoke College, Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke-Blacksburg Innovation Alliance, Roanoke Regional Partnership - Vendors & OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors required; open to qualified consulting firms - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive feasibility and market demand study for an AI Center of Excellence - Service line item: Feasibility and market demand study (quantity: 1) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in feasibility studies and market analysis for technology centers or similar initiatives - Study will cover coalition member locations in the Roanoke region - Categorized under non-professional technology services - No hardware, software, or specific technology products requested; focus is on consulting services

Description

The Botetourt County Economic Development Authority, on behalf of the AI Ready Roanoke planning coalition, is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a market demand and feasibility study for a regional AI Center of Excellence. The coalition includes multiple local governments, educational institutions, and private sector partners. The study aims to assess the feasibility and market demand for establishing the AI Center in the Roanoke region. The work location includes Botetourt County and coalition members' locations.

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