When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on August 24, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by County of San Mateo. The work is located in California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Economic development consulting firm with strategic planning expertise. Experience serving counties, municipalities, or regional public agencies. Strong background in workforce development and business retention and expansion strategies. Demonstrated capability in stakeholder interviews and community engagement facilitation. Expertise in cluster analysis, market assessment, and economic research. Ability to produce actionable implementation plans and performance measurement frameworks. Capacity to manage multi-year public sector consulting engagements.

Economic Development Strategic Plan Services (Closed)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

California, United StatesPosted: July 28, 2026Deadline: August 24, 2026

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SUMMARY

A county in California is seeking consulting services to develop a long-term economic development strategic plan, including stakeholder engagement, cluster analysis, action planning, and performance metrics. The resulting work will support workforce development, business growth, and economic resilience over a three-year contract term.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have been providing similar services for a minimum of three years within the last seven years
Must have completed at least three similar projects involving strategic goals for economic and workforce development, research and analysis, and formulating recommendations
Must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Must provide a project workplan and timeline
Must provide three references from successfully completed projects of similar nature
Must provide a fee proposal as a separate PDF file
Must comply with the Levine Act regarding campaign contributions
Must comply with the County of San Mateo Living Wage Ordinance
Must comply with the County Employee Jury Service Ordinance

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

RFP Released: July 27th, 2026

Deadline for Questions, Comments, and Contract Exceptions: August 10th, 2026, 3:00pm

Question Response Deadline: August 14th, 2026, 3:00pm

Proposal Due Date and Time: August 24th, 2026, 3:00pm

Conduct References Checks, Evaluate Proposals, and Select Contractor: Week of August 24th, 2026

Initiate Contract Negotiations: Week of August 31st, 2026

Anticipated Contract Award Date: September 29th, 2026

Project Kick-off Meeting: Week of October 12th, 2026

First Working Draft of EDSP: Week of June 1st, 2027

Second Draft EDSP: Week of August 1st, 2027

Final Draft EDSP: Week of September 6th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 10, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

County of San Mateo

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DESCRIPTION

The county is seeking a consultant to provide economic development strategic plan services to guide its long-term vision for economic and workforce development. The selected firm will help establish strategic goals and deliver actionable recommendations that support business retention, recruitment, and expansion, while promoting job diversity across skill levels and career pathways and strengthening overall economic resilience.

The scope includes conducting the planning process and preparing two working drafts and a final draft for presentation to key stakeholders. The consultant will perform an existing conditions assessment, complete a cluster analysis of interconnected businesses, industries, sectors, and institutions throughout the county, and develop strategic direction and an action plan based on those findings.

Stakeholder and community engagement are key components of the work. The consultant will conduct interviews with county leadership and other stakeholders, including members of the county board of supervisors, the county executive, and business advocacy organizations. The consultant will also coordinate and host two community engagement workshops to share findings and gather input on strategic goals, existing conditions, and cluster analysis results.

In addition, the selected firm will develop an evaluation framework with performance measures the county can use to assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies. The contract term is expected to be three years, and questions are due by August 10, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on August 24, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by County of San Mateo. The work is located in California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Economic development consulting firm with strategic planning expertise
Experience serving counties, municipalities, or regional public agencies
Strong background in workforce development and business retention and expansion strategies
Demonstrated capability in stakeholder interviews and community engagement facilitation
Expertise in cluster analysis, market assessment, and economic research
Ability to produce actionable implementation plans and performance measurement frameworks
Capacity to manage multi-year public sector consulting engagements

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