Description
The County of Riverside's Office of Economic Development sought a consultant to provide an Economic Recovery Strategy and Implementation Plan. The plan aimed to build on the County's Strategic Economic Recovery Framework, focusing on equal access to opportunities and addressing barriers for economic equity and inclusion. The contract was canceled due to project pricing exceeding the allowable budget. Key aspects of the contract include:
• The consultant was expected to prepare a comprehensive long-term strategy plan for the implementation of the County's Strategic Economic Recovery Framework.
• The plan should have included strategies and action items with a long-term vision for Riverside County's economy.
• The consultant was to draw from the framework of the Economic Recovery Task Force in preparing the economic recovery plan.
• Collaborative and inclusive implementation strategies were expected to yield a stronger and more equitable economy.