Description
The State of Alabama’s Department of Commerce is seeking an out‑of‑state consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive study of the Alabama Entertainment Office’s tax‑credit incentive program. The contract is a two‑year, fixed‑term services agreement with an optional one‑year renewal, and the selected vendor must deliver interim findings, a draft report, and a final report suitable for submission to the Legislature by the first day of the 2028 regular session.
• Review the Entertainment Industry Incentive Act of 2009 and current state incentive rules, identifying gaps, administrative burdens, and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform economic and fiscal impact analysis, quantifying direct/indirect benefits, job creation, tax‑revenue effects, and return‑on‑investment.
• Benchmark Alabama’s program against comparable incentives in other states and provide actionable policy and administrative recommendations.
• Deliver a written final report, executive summary, supporting data appendices, and, if requested, a presentation to Commerce leadership.
• Must comply with Alabama procurement requirements: E‑Verify enrollment, sales‑tax certification, no‑boycott affirmation, and submission of the standard vendor disclosure statement.