Economic Development Technical and Specialized Consulting Services

The vendor required to provide economic development technical and specialized consulting services for an inclusive and resilient local economy.
- Strategic planning and governance initiatives
•    Governance structure advising and setup: based on feasibility studies, policy drafting, and public outreach strategies for new governance structures, such as a downtown development authority (DDA), support the team in standing up and managing necessary financial and policy frameworks. 
•    Strategic program design: design and pilot new business retention, expansion, and attraction, (BREA) programs tailored to specific sectors or equity goals. 
•    Economic trend analysis: provide in-depth research, benchmarking, and policy recommendations based on national economic trends and best practices, specifically related to resilient, sustainable, and equitable economic growth. 
•    Work plan development and prioritization: support the development of strategic work planning based on the economic vitality strategy and boulder valley comprehensive plan.
- Financial analysis and redevelopment negotiation
•    Financial modeling and pro forma review: develop and audit complex, multi-million-dollar financial models and project pro Formas submitted by private developers to determine financial feasibility and risk. 
•    Incentive program management: advise on the design, management, and evaluation of economic incentive programs, ensuring legal compliance, policy alignment, and measurable outcomes. 
•    Complex transaction negotiation: provide strategic counsel and direct negotiation support for complex developer agreements, land disposition and acquisition, and public-private partnerships. 
•    Redevelopment policy frameworks: assist in creating, evaluating, and recommending policies related to redevelopment frameworks and financial sustainability for city council consideration.
- Technical project support, data, and grant administration
•    Economic data visualization: collect, organize, and analyze raw economic data (e.g., employment, real estate, demographic) and create compelling data visualizations (charts, graphs, maps) for public reports, city council presentations, and marketing materials. 
•    Grant application and management support: provide technical writing and administrative support for researching, preparing, and managing complex federal, state, and private grant applications, including compliance monitoring and financial reporting. 
•    Project management capacity: offer temporary, specialized project coordination and logistics support for major redevelopment initiatives to ensure milestones and timelines are met.

- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: November 26, 2025