# Carteret County Civicplus #381

Carteret County Economic Development Strategic Planning Services

**Posted:** October 16, 2026
**Respond By:** December 02, 2026
**Identifier:** 381
**NAICS:** 541611, 541618, 541910, 541720

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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