Visitor Impact Study Services

The Sherburne County government authority located in Elk River, Minnesota is seeking a vendor to conduct a comprehensive visitor impact study. This study will determine current visitor use numbers, peak visitation times, and usage trends. The agency aims to understand the economic impact of current visitor use alongside the projected impacts of future demographic changes. The scope of work requires visitor use and trend analysis, including maps and charts that visualize visitor distribution and temporal trends. The selected vendor must perform visitor journey and economic impact analyses, as well as visitor origin analysis using survey data, mobile data, or other defensible methodologies. Additionally, the project covers travel distance patterns, catchment area mapping, and assessments of public health, quality of life, and non-market benefits. The agency requires the delivery of all associated data deliverables and technical files upon completion. The final scope includes strategic recommendations related to staffing, capital improvements, programming, and long-term data collection. The performance of this work will take place offsite. Only organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this procurement no later than May 27, 2026. Proposals and responses can be submitted digitally via email or through an online portal. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is currently seeking cost proposals from interested parties.