Request for Qualifications - Economic Development Consulting Services

Description

SCOPE OF SERVICES SUMMARYThe City of St. Cloud, is seeking to engage qualified firm(s) or individual(s) to provide Economic Development Consulting Services on an "as needed" basis, as specified in the Detailed Scope of Services and Requirements Section of this RFQ document. The selected consultant(s) will assist the City in developing and implementing strategies to attract and retain businesses, grow the local tax base, create jobs, and enhance the overall quality of life in the community. The consultant will use a data-driven, strategic approach that integrates research, marketing and business support to attract new investment and foster growth among existing businesses. The selection of the successful consultant shall be at the City’s discretion and shall be made in a prompt manner after receipt and evaluation of all responses. If you are interested in preparing a response to this RFQ, please complete all the requirements set forth in this RFQ document. Under the solicitation process, the stipulations set forth herein are fully binding on the proposer to the extent that you confirm acceptance by your electronic signature on the Respondent’s Certification.PRE-RESPONSE CONFERENCEA pre-response conference is not required for this RFQ.CONTRACT FOR SERVICESAfter selection, Consultant(s) will be required to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with the City. Contract term will be effective upon execution by both parties and shall remain in effect through completion of the consulting services for this project.MINIMUM BIDDER QUALIFICATIONSIn order for a submittal to be considered by the City, firms shall demonstrate, in their proposals, compliance with the following minimu