Description
The County of Palm Beach, in partnership with the Central County Alliance, is seeking an experienced consulting firm to develop a comprehensive, data‑driven Economic Development Master Plan for the central region of the county (approximately 57 sq mi, ~281 k residents). The consultant will produce a multi‑year strategic plan, identify target industries (retail, technology, healthcare, aerospace, finance, etc.), create a “toolkit” for attracting and retaining businesses, and provide recommendations for land use, transportation, workforce development, and airport‑related economic opportunities. The contract will run for 30 months with up to three optional 12‑month renewals. Deliverables include baseline data analysis, stakeholder engagement, draft and final master plan documents, public presentation materials, and an implementation roadmap. The RFP was posted May 29 2026; a non‑mandatory pre‑proposal teleconference is scheduled for June 11 2026, questions are due June 18 2026, and proposals must be submitted by July 16 2026.