When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 7, 2026.

It was issued by McKinley County. The work is located in Gallup, New Mexico, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Economic development organizations or consulting firms with comprehensive regional development experience. Demonstrated success in business recruitment, retention, expansion, and investment attraction. Expertise in industrial park, TradePort, site readiness, and property marketing initiatives. Strong capabilities in economic development strategy, grant assistance, and stakeholder coordination. Experience developing digital and traditional marketing campaigns and investment prospectus materials. Capacity to provide performance tracking, reporting, and ongoing technical support.

Economic Development Services (Due August 27, 2026)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Gallup, New Mexico, United StatesPosted: August 1, 2026Deadline: August 27, 2026

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SUMMARY

A qualified economic development organization, firm, or partnership is sought to lead strategic planning, business attraction, retention, marketing, and investment initiatives. The engagement will run for one year and includes reporting, site promotion, funding assistance, and stakeholder coordination.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified economic development organization, firm, or partnership
Must submit proposal electronically via the Bonfire eBidding portal
Must provide proof of insurance including Worker's Compensation, Professional Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability
Must have 5 years of previous experience
Must include a Letter of Transmittal
Must include a Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form
Must include a current I.R.S. W-9 Form
Must acknowledge receipt of all addenda
Must not be debarred or suspended from doing business with the County

CONTRACT DURATION

48 months

TIMELINE

Advertisement: July 31st, 2026

Issuance of Proposal Packet: July 31st, 2026

Deadline for Written Questions: August 7th, 2026

Response to Written Questions: August 12th, 2026

Submission of Proposal: August 27th, 2026

Evaluation of Proposals: August 31st, 2026 – September 4th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 7, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

McKinley County

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DESCRIPTION

The contracting organization seeks an economic development organization, firm, or partnership to serve as the lead provider of comprehensive economic development services for a one-year contract period. The selected contractor will work with organizational leadership to advance strategic initiatives that promote private investment, business retention and expansion, job creation, industrial and commercial development, and long-term economic growth.

Services will include strategic planning, business recruitment and retention, TradePort and industrial park development, site readiness, economic development marketing, grant and funding assistance, stakeholder coordination, and implementation of projects that strengthen the county’s economic competitiveness. The contractor will also provide ongoing reporting, performance tracking, and technical expertise in support of economic development priorities.

The contractor will develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and business attraction program, promote economic development opportunities through digital and traditional media, prepare site information and investment prospectus materials, and develop and maintain property profiles and marketing materials. Additional activities include strategy support, marketing campaigns, a strategic marketing plan, and participation in promotional events. Questions must be submitted by August 7, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 7, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by McKinley County. The work is located in Gallup, New Mexico, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Economic development organizations or consulting firms with comprehensive regional development experience
Demonstrated success in business recruitment, retention, expansion, and investment attraction
Expertise in industrial park, TradePort, site readiness, and property marketing initiatives
Strong capabilities in economic development strategy, grant assistance, and stakeholder coordination
Experience developing digital and traditional marketing campaigns and investment prospectus materials
Capacity to provide performance tracking, reporting, and ongoing technical support

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