A county in Washington is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive economic development strategy and analysis project services. The selected firm will deliver economic analysis, planning, and management support for the county-wide Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).

Responsibilities include engaging with the project team and CEDS Review Committee regarding the development and presentation of CEDS deliverables, as well as coordinating with local government entities such as the county, cities, and tribes to ensure alignment with existing strategies and plans. The vendor will be tasked with conducting a SWOT analysis of the region and selected industries, facilitating two community forums—one focused on the private sector and the other on workforce development stakeholders—and overseeing the development of a deliverables and metrics dashboard. Additional duties involve reviewing and selecting data dashboard software, providing feedback on related research and data projects, managing economic impact studies and data collection tasks for the port, and participating in discussions related to dashboard hosting and publication.

This opportunity is suited for firms with experience in economic analysis, community engagement, and regional development planning.