Economic Development and Competitiveness Strategic Plan Development Service
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
VerifiedCONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
July 10th, 2026: Request for Proposals issued
July 21st, 2026: Pre-Proposal Conference
July 23rd, 2026: Question and answer period ends
July 27th, 2026: Answers to Q&A posted
August 10th, 2026: Proposals due
August 25th, 2026: Apparent Successful Contractor announced
September 10th, 2026: Earliest date contract may be signed
June 30th, 2027: Contract end date
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Washington State Department Of Commerce
DESCRIPTION
The issuing entity is seeking a vendor to develop a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan to guide inclusive economic growth across Washington. The work includes identifying goals and strategies for state-supported economic development activities, informed by analysis of economic, workforce, and industry data.
The selected vendor will be expected to assess industry competitiveness, growth potential, and market opportunities, and to conduct a broader economic competitiveness assessment. The scope also includes partner engagement and consultation as part of the planning process, culminating in the development of the Statewide Economic Development and Competitiveness Strategic Plan.
A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2026. Questions must be submitted no later than July 23, 2026, and the contract period is expected to be one year.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 10, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 23, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $270,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Washington State Department Of Commerce. The work is located in Olympia, Washington, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Economic development consulting firm with statewide or regional strategic planning experience
- Proven expertise in competitiveness analysis, industry assessment, and market opportunity evaluation
- Strong capabilities in economic, workforce, and industry data analysis
- Experience facilitating stakeholder engagement and cross-sector partner consultation
- Familiarity with public-sector planning and state-supported economic development programs
- Capacity to deliver a comprehensive strategic plan within a one-year contract period
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