Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Services
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Months 1st–3rd: Project Launch & Data Collection
Months 4th–6th: Swot & Sector-Specific Analysis
Months 7th–9th: Drafting Strategy & Action Plan
Months 9th–10th: 30-Day Public Comment Period
Months 11th–12th: Public Comment & Revisions
Months 12th–14th: Final Approvals & Eda Submission
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission
DESCRIPTION
The issuing organization seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive economic development strategy services in Virginia. The selected firm is expected to support the development of a unified economic development strategy by merging the existing Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and Stronger Economies Together economic development plan.
Scope of work includes strategy formulation and development of an action plan, preparation of a comprehensive economic base analysis, and design of a plan for public input and involvement throughout the strategic economic development planning process. This includes workshops, public listening sessions, meetings, public comment, and revisions.
The engagement also requires community and stakeholder outreach, including consultation with representatives of each incorporated locality and relevant local staff. The purpose is to ensure that local economic development concerns, conditions, and priorities are fully considered and addressed in the final strategy.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 7, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission. The work is located in Accomac, Virginia, United States; Virginia, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Economic development consulting firm with regional planning expertise
- Experience preparing Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies and implementation plans
- Strong background in economic base analysis and community stakeholder engagement
- Proven ability to facilitate public workshops, listening sessions, and intergovernmental coordination
- Familiarity with incorporated localities and public-sector planning processes in Virginia or the Mid-Atlantic region
- Mid-sized or larger advisory firm with multidisciplinary planning and research capabilities
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