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Economic Development Strategic Plan Services

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Management Consulting & Admin Support
Forest Grove, Oregon, United StatesPosted: July 30, 2026Deadline: September 1, 2026

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SUMMARY


Seeking a consultant to develop an economic development strategic plan, including analysis, stakeholder engagement, target industry identification, and implementation planning. The final plan will be presented to the city council.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


CONTRACT DURATION


60 months

TIMELINE


Pre-proposal meeting: August 11th, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

Proposals due: September 1st, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

CONTACTS


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Issuing Agency


City Of Forest Grove

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DESCRIPTION


The issuing agency is seeking a vendor to provide economic development strategic plan services in Oregon. The scope includes reviewing and assessing existing plans, policies, and economic conditions, as well as conducting market and economic analysis to support the planning process.

The selected firm is also expected to lead community and stakeholder engagement, identify target industries and economic development opportunities, and develop goals, strategies, implementation actions, performance measures, and an implementation framework. The final plan is to be presented to the city council.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026. Limited information is available in the notice, and the full solicitation document was not included.

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due September 1, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by City Of Forest Grove. The work is located in Forest Grove, Oregon, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Economic development consulting firm with strategic planning expertise
  • Experience preparing municipal or regional economic development plans
  • Strong capabilities in market analysis and industry cluster assessment
  • Proven stakeholder and community engagement experience
  • Ability to develop implementation frameworks and performance measures
  • Experience presenting recommendations to city councils or public-sector leadership

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