On-Call Economic Development Technical & Specialized Consulting Services

The City of Boulder, CO is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide specialized, on-call technical assistance across core economic development functions: Strategic Planning & Initiatives, Financial Analysis & Incentives, and Project Management & Data Support. The contract will be for an initial term of one year, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year periods. The City is looking for a firm that can provide expert advisory services to support the Economic Development team's major initiatives. Some of the key services include: Strategic Planning and Governance Initiatives, Financial Analysis and Redevelopment Negotiation, and Technical Project Support, Data, and Grant Administration. The proposal should include an executive summary, firm qualifications and experience, team composition and expertise, methodology and approach, references, and a fee proposal. • The City is looking for a firm with experience in municipal economic development, specifically in areas matching the three Service Areas (Strategy, Finance, Data). • The firm should have a team with relevant experience, particularly in DDA formation, financial modeling, and data analytics. • The firm should be able to provide on-call services, including response time guarantees, quality control procedures, and collaborative work with the City's internal team. • The firm should be able to provide a detailed fee structure, including hourly rates for all key personnel/titles, a proposed not-to-exceed contract amount for a one-year period, and a description of any standard administrative fees.