City of Rock Island

The buyer is seeking a qualified consultant to create a five-year strategic economic development plan. The plan should include a comprehensive analysis of economic conditions, establish a clear mission and vision, evaluate working relationships between partners, and develop an implementation framework. The buyer aims to revitalize and strengthen its local economy through this strategic planning process.

• 8/23/2024 - Proposal Due Date

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of economic conditions and trends
• Establish clear mission and vision through stakeholder engagement
• Evaluate working relationships between City, DARI, Chamber, RIDA, and other partners
• Define roles and responsibilities to leverage strengths of each partner
• Develop implementation framework with clear deliverables, timeframes, funding sources, and responsible parties
• Recommend program development and needed studies
• Suggest continuing organizational changes
• Create a five-year strategic economic development plan
• Analyze global economic impacts on local community
• Propose strategies for community revitalization and economic strengthening