Strategic Planning and Stakeholder Engagement Services

The Vendor is required to provide a consultant to support and enhance the economic development of the capital region.
- The consultant will work on the strategic planning and engage a stakeholder’s group that will support the economic revitalization of the capital city.
- Consultant/firm will:
•    Assess current structures and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and coordination.
•    Meet with business and community partners seeking the economic revitalization of the capital region.
•    Develop and implement a stakeholder engagement plan with businesses, residents, nonprofits, anchor institutions, and regional/state partners.
•    Facilitate quarterly meetings with identified stakeholders and one yearly public event.
•    Assist with public relations initiatives for the county as it pertains to the capital region.
- Organizational assessment report
•    Written recommendations for improvements to enhance efficiency and collaboration across stakeholders.
- Stakeholder engagement plan
•    A plan outlining outreach strategies, communication tools, and engagement methods.
•    Identification of additional stakeholder groups including businesses, anchor institutions, and regional/state partners, as needed.
•    Timeline and measurable objectives for engagement.
- Quarterly stakeholder meetings
•    Agenda development, facilitation, and documentation (e.g., meeting minutes, attendance, key takeaways).
•    Summary reports capturing feedback, themes, and action items from each meeting.
- Community & business partner engagement summary
•    Documentation of meetings with business and community partners.
•    Analysis of needs, challenges, and opportunities shared by participants.
- Public relations support package
•    Messaging framework and media strategy to promote county initiatives in the capital region.
•    Draft press releases, talking points, and promotional materials. Please note this does not include social media.
- Economic development event plan & execution report
•    Event design, planning documents, and promotional strategy.
•    Successful execution of one high-profile event highlighting leaders advancing the capital region’s economic growth.
•    Post-event summary including attendance, media coverage, and impact assessment.

- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: October 13, 2025