Virginia's eProcurement Marketplace #RFP 127519 (RFP-127519)

Consulting services for a regional AI Center of Excellence feasibility study

The Economic Development Authority of Botetourt County seeks a consultant to assess the feasibility of a regional AI Center of Excellence. - Government buyer: Economic Development Authority of Botetourt County, Virginia, acting for the AI Ready Roanoke planning coalition. - Requested service: Conduct a market-demand and feasibility study for a regional AI Center of Excellence; no quantity or part number is specified. - Named coalition members and stakeholders: 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, and Roanoke Regional Partnership. These organizations are identified as coalition members or stakeholders, not as bidders or suppliers. - Notable requirement: The study concerns a regional AI Center of Excellence, with work expected in Botetourt County and at coalition members’ locations. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs or suppliers are identified for the requested service; Google is named as a coalition member, not as a supplier.

Description

The Botetourt County Economic Development Authority, acting on behalf of the AI Ready Roanoke planning coalition, seeks proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a market demand and feasibility study for a regional AI Center of Excellence. The coalition includes local governments, educational institutions, healthcare, technology, and regional partnership organizations. Work will take place in Botetourt County and coalition members' locations. The notice states that it is amended for additional information, and lists a response deadline of October 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

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