Forest Grove Opengov #267551

Consulting Services for Economic Development Strategic Plan – City of Forest Grove, Oregon

The City of Forest Grove, Oregon is seeking consulting services to develop a comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan. - Government Buyer: - City of Forest Grove, Oregon - Located in Washington County - Scope of Work: - Develop a strategic plan to guide economic development for the next 5–10 years - Align plan with the Forest Grove 2040 Vision, city policies, community values, and state/regional frameworks (including Business Oregon priorities) - Conduct robust stakeholder and partner engagement - Identify priority economic sectors and opportunities - Support local businesses, workforce development, and entrepreneurship - Recommend strategies for equitable, sustainable, and resilient economic growth - Analyze creation of an Industrial Redevelopment Agency - Assess economic incentives (opportunity zones, economic improvement districts, Enterprise Zones, strategic investment zones) - Provide clear implementation strategies, roles, timelines, and performance measures - Vendors & OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors mentioned; open to qualified consulting firms - Unique Requirements: - Plan must be actionable, measurable, and include robust community engagement - Must address economic incentives and redevelopment agency analysis - Emphasis on equity, sustainability, and resilience - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services for strategic plan development (1 engagement) - No physical products or part numbers specified

Description

The City of Forest Grove, Oregon is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms or teams to develop a comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan to guide the city's economic development efforts over the next 5 to 10 years. The plan must incorporate the Forest Grove 2040 Vision and align with city policies, community values, and relevant state and regional economic development frameworks. The project includes robust stakeholder engagement and will address priority economic sectors, workforce development, economic incentives, and the potential creation of an Industrial Redevelopment Agency. The plan aims to provide clear implementation strategies, roles, timelines, and performance measures to support sustainable and equitable economic growth.

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