The City of Alameda is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to create a five-year strategic economic development plan. The plan will guide resource allocation and priorities for business attraction, retention, and expansion. Key tasks include evaluating current economic conditions, engaging stakeholders, and developing a comprehensive plan with actionable strategies, performance metrics, and a marketing plan. Proposals are due August 17, 2026, with a budget not to exceed $250,000. The selection will be based on qualifications, technical approach, experience, staffing, schedule, and overall value.
Proposals are due August 17, 2026, by 4:00 p. m. PST. Proposals due August 17, 2026, before 4pm.
Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications, technical approach, project experience, staffing, schedule, and overall value. The city will evaluate proposals based on qualifications, technical approach, project experience, staffing, schedule, and overall value.
Firms must provide an overview of their qualifications, project team, and relevant experience, including at least three comparable projects with references. Firm Qualifications Overview of the firm, project team, and relevant experience.
Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing by July 27, 2026, by 5:00 p. m. PST. Questions due: july 27, 2026.
The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals at its discretion. The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals at its discretion, including not awarding the contract to any firm.
The budget for the project should not exceed $250,000. budget not to exceed 250, 000.