Economic Development Consulting Services

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Hayward, California, United StatesPosted 24 days agoDeadline: May 15th, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

Hayward seeks a consultant for economic development projects, including market analysis, RFP preparation, and support for strategic planning over a three-year contract.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be regularly and continuously engaged in the business of providing economic development consulting services for at least 5 years
Must possess all permits, licenses, and professional credentials necessary to perform services
Must meet the County's Small and Emerging Locally Owned Business requirements
Must not be identified on the list of Federally debarred, suspended, or other excluded parties
Must provide dedicated support staff to be the primary contact
Must provide a dedicated, competent account manager
Must be licensed by the State of California to do the type of work required
Must not be on the California Department of General Services list of persons determined to be engaged in investment activities in Iran

BUDGET

Verified

$300,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Request Issued: April 13th, 2026

Proposers Conference: April 20th, 2026

Written Questions Due: April 24th, 2026

List of Attendees: April 27th, 2026

Questions & Answers Issued: May 4th, 2026

Addendum Issued: May 4th, 2026

Response Due: May 15th, 2026

Evaluation Period: May 15th, 2026 – June 1st, 2026

Proposer Interviews: Week of May 25th, 2026

Notice of Intent to Award Issued: June 2nd, 2026

Board Consideration Award Date: July 14th, 2026

Contract Start Date: July 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 24th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Alameda County Community Development Agency

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Hayward, California seeks an experienced vendor to provide economic development consulting services. The scope of work includes conducting analyses of retail market demand, advising on key development projects, recommending innovative approaches to post-redevelopment financing, and strengthening efforts to support food-related businesses. The consulting firm will also assist in implementing a new economic development strategic plan.

Required services encompass market analysis, ensuring compliance with Surplus Land Act, assisting in the preparation and review of requests for proposals, and supporting the creation of exclusive negotiation agreements along with other disposition-related documents. Additionally, the consultant may be asked to review proformas for affordable housing and other developments. The contract is anticipated to last three years, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for April 20, 2026, and all questions due by April 24, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.