(1) Vendor needs to provide economic development strategic plan services.– Development of the Countywide Economic Development Strategic Plan.– This Plan will serve as a comprehensive, action–oriented roadmap to guide economic development priorities, align public and private partners, and strengthen position as a national leader in innovation, business growth, and inclusive prosperity.– This process will involve robust engagement with a Strategic Plan Stakeholder Group that will provide critical input and help the consultant understand the organizational and operational landscape.– The project’s scope is intentionally holistic, recognizing that sustainable growth depends on coordinated execution among all stakeholders working toward shared goals to strengthen the economy.– Economic Baseline Report with analysis of major economic indicators, employment trends, target industries, and competitiveness benchmarking.• business attraction and site selection competitiveness.• business retention and expansion.• entrepreneurship, small business support, and creating equitable opportunity.• industry cluster development and innovation.• workforce development, talent attraction and enhancing liveability.• leveraging community and regional partnerships.(2) All the questions must be submitted no later than November 21, 2025.