Quality of Place Initiative Study Service

The Alabama government authority is seeking a vendor to conduct a quality of place initiative study to assess how other states structure programs to benefit communities. This study aims to identify best practices and emerging trends, providing recommendations to ensure Alabama remains competitive in attracting and retaining talent and investment. The agency needs to determine the optimal structure for such a program, specifically analyzing whether it should operate as a grant program, a tax credit, or another type of incentive. The scope of work covers a comprehensive survey of quality of place initiatives, a competitiveness and structural analysis, and program design involving metrics and application processes. The selected vendor must also analyze brand synergies, typical program costs, and the specific types of projects that would benefit, such as downtown improvements, media assets, and public spaces. The agency requires all performance of the work to take place offsite. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for cost proposals from bidders. Clarifying questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted to the agency no later than June 12, 2026.