Sole Source Determination SS-27-08 – Economic Development Corporation

This contract awards a sole‑source, professional economic‑development services engagement to the Roswell‑Chaves County Economic Development Corporation to support business retention, expansion, recruitment, and marketing activities throughout Chaves County and adjacent areas. The county has identified the vendor as the only entity capable of delivering the regional approach required for its industrial growth strategy. The $200,000 annual budget covers a twelve‑month performance period starting July 1 2026 and ending June 30 2027. • Scope includes business recruitment, retention, marketing, workforce development, and coordination with state/federal programs. • Vendor must provide strategic planning, outreach, and promotional services to attract new businesses and sustain existing ones. • Sole‑source justification is “Unique Expertise,” meaning the corporation is the sole provider of these regional economic‑development capabilities.