When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 24, 2026.

It was issued by Missouri State University. The work is located in Springfield, Missouri, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Economic impact consulting firm with university and public-sector experience. Expertise in recognized economic modeling methodologies and software platforms. Proven ability to collect, analyze, and validate institutional and regional data. Strong record producing defensible research for policymakers and community stakeholders. Skilled in translating technical findings into clear public communications materials.

Economic Impact Study Services (Due September 8, 2026)

A Springfield, Missouri government authority is seeking consulting services to assess a university's economic footprint and model its broader economic impact. Deliverables should include defensible findings and accessible communications materials for public and stakeholder use.

Must provide a comprehensive economic impact study
Must quantify economic impact on Springfield, Southwest Missouri, West Plains, and the State of Missouri
Must measure contribution to employment, labor income, value added, and economic output
Must assess economic effects of university operations, employee spending, student spending, visitor spending, and capital expenditures
Must estimate alumni workforce impact
Must produce materials suitable for external communications and government relations
Must be compliant with accessibility standards (WCAG Level A and AA)
Must provide a sandbox system for testing
Must provide a certificate of insurance naming the Board of Governors of Missouri State University as additional insured
Must provide a sworn affidavit of work authorization
Must provide an affidavit for anti-discrimination against Israel act
Must submit an original signature response and three complete hard-copy responses
Must provide an electronic version of the response in PDF format

Deadline for Questions: August 24th, 2026

Deadline for RFP Response: September 8th, 2026

Consultant Selection: Day 28, 2026

Contract Execution: Day 35, 2026

Kickoff Meeting: Week 1, 2026

Data Collection & Validation: Weeks 1st-2nd, 2026

Economic Modeling: Weeks 3rd-9th, 2026

Draft Report Submitted: Week 10th, 2026

University Review: Week 11th, 2026

Final Report & Presentation: Weeks 12th, 2026

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The government authority located in Springfield, Missouri, seeks a consultant to provide economic impact study services for a university. The consultant will identify the university's economic footprint and conduct economic impact modeling using a recognized methodology and software platform.

The study must produce credible and defensible findings suitable for policymakers, community stakeholders, alumni, donors, business leaders, and the public. The consultant will also develop clear, understandable materials for external communications and government relations purposes and collect and review data provided by the university.

All questions must be submitted by August 24, 2026, and proposals are due by September 8, 2026.

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