Strategic Plan, Office of Economic Development

The City of Mesa awarded a consulting contract to develop a three‑year Economic Development Strategic Plan (FY 2027‑FY 2029), covering market analysis, business‑district assessments, workforce development, implementation road‑maps, KPI frameworks, and stakeholder‑engagement toolkits. The consultant must deliver a comprehensive written plan, executive summary, presentation materials, and support for internal coordination, with final deliverables due by May 31 2026. The scope emphasizes internal stakeholder engagement, limited public outreach, and optional Spanish language support; the City will provide access to existing CRM data and dashboards. Evaluation weighted heavily on implementation strategy and past performance, with a firm‑fixed‑price ceiling of $100 K for the scope, though the awarded annual value is $132,560. • Develop a 3‑year economic‑development strategic plan (July 2027 – June 2029) with actionable implementation steps. • Conduct internal stakeholder interviews, produce KPI dashboards, and prepare presentations for the Economic Development Advisory Board and City Council. • Deliver final written plan, executive summary, and five hard‑copy sets by May 31 2026, adhering to the City’s budget ceiling and performance metrics.