The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation seeks proposals for a business attraction consultant to provide direct and ongoing domestic business attraction support. The contract is expected to commence by Q2 2026 and last for one year, with the option to extend for up to three years. Proposals must be submitted by February 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Questions must be submitted by January 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The corporation encourages MBWE/WBE/Disability Business Enterprise participation.
The corporation anticipates making vendor selections in Q1 2026, with contract anticipated to commence by Q2 2026.
Proposers will be selected based on a committees evaluation and scoring of the below evaluation criteria.
The extent of professional experience and expertise providing the services outlined in the scope of work and any other additional services proposed by the proposer.
It is expected that the selected proposers will identify a main point of contact poc for the corporation and that the poc will be present onsite at thecorporations office for at least one week, anticipated in q2 or q3 in 2026, in order to fullyinternalize the economic development work, strategy, and goals of the corporation.
Samples of work provided by the proposer that are illustrative of the proposers capabilities as they pertain to the scope of work.
Questions, interpretations, or clarifications concerning this rfp should be directed by email ***@***. *. * no later than 11: 59 pm on january 13, 2026.
This effort is funded jointly through the corporation and the partnership.