Economic Development Consultant Services
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
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Deadline for Questions: July 10th, 2026
Staff Response to Questions: July 17th, 2026
Submission Deadline: July 24th, 2026
Budgetary Implications Understanding: October 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
City Of Essex Junction
DESCRIPTION
The city is seeking an economic development consulting firm to help evaluate, design, and recommend the next steps needed to establish a municipal economic development program. The selected consultant is expected to assess the city's needs and provide guidance on how the municipality should structure and approach its economic development efforts.
The work includes developing a practical framework for launching an economic development program, including a phased implementation roadmap. The consultant will also be expected to support the city's goal of expanding and diversifying its revenue base through stronger economic development activity, identify the most appropriate role for the city in those efforts, and recommend options for creating a sustainable program.
In addition, the consultant should identify staffing, funding, partnership, and operational requirements necessary to support the program. Questions related to the solicitation must be submitted by July 10, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- This RFP closed on July 24, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $28,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by City Of Essex Junction. The work is located in Essex Junction, Vermont, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Economic development consulting firm with municipal advisory experience
- Proven track record designing local or regional economic development programs
- Expertise in strategic planning, implementation roadmaps, and public-sector operations
- Ability to assess funding, staffing, partnership, and governance models
- Experience helping cities expand and diversify revenue through economic development initiatives
- Familiarity with Vermont or United States local government economic development environments
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