Carteret County Civicplus #381

Carteret County Economic Development Strategic Planning Services

Carteret County is seeking a consultant to develop a long-range economic development plan for the county. - Government buyer: Carteret County Economic Development Foundation, Inc. (CCEDF), through the Carteret County Economic Development Department, Carteret County, North Carolina. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or consulting vendors are named in the opportunity. - Requested service: Economic development planning and consulting, including demographic, economic, housing, and labor-force analysis; review of relevant community plans; and an updated local-economy SWOT analysis. - Community engagement: Conduct at least two community visioning sessions and additional stakeholder engagement. - Deliverables: A customized 10-year economic development strategy and a five-year implementation action plan with prioritized recommendations and performance measures. - Plan priorities: Sector recruitment; business attraction and retention; marine technology and aquaculture, including permitting and approvals; transportation and utility infrastructure; workforce development; housing and quality-of-life amenities; and opportunities tied to the local marine science research base. - Period of performance: The plan covers a 10-year planning horizon and includes a five-year action plan. The project schedule and contract duration will be established with the selected consultant.

Description

Carteret County Economic Development Foundation, Inc. (CCEDF) requests qualifications from professional consultants to develop a comprehensive economic development strategic plan for CCEDF and Carteret County. Work includes analyzing demographic, economic, housing, and labor-force data; reviewing existing plans; updating a SWOT analysis; and conducting at least two community visioning sessions and stakeholder engagements. The selected consultant will develop a 10-year plan with goals and objectives, plus a five-year action plan with implementation recommendations and performance measures. Submissions are due December 2, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST; the project budget will be established after consultant selection and fee negotiation.

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