What the buyer needs

AI summary

Washoe County requires a qualified vendor to develop a comprehensive Sun Valley Economic Development Strategic Plan. The requested scope includes conducting an existing conditions assessment and market analysis, leading community and stakeholder engagement, creating short- to long-term economic development strategies, producing an implementation plan, and delivering a final written report with presentations. Only onshore US organizations are eligible to bid, and the successful proposer must possess an active Nevada State Business License and required insurance coverages. Bidders must submit all inquiries in writing to Mike Roseburrough by October 14, 2026. Bidders must submit sealed proposals electronically through DemandStar by November 5, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Reno, NV time.

Buyer and opportunity details

Set-aside: small business development and retention strategies, recreation and tourism economy, transportation and multi-modal connectivity and infrastructure investment priorities.

Scope of work

Task 1: Existing Conditions Assessment
Task 2: Market Analysis
Task 3: Community and Stakeholder Engagement
Task 4: Economic Development Strategy
Task 5: Implementation Plan
Task 6: Final Report and Presentations

How proposals are evaluated

Criterion	Weight / scoring
Experience & Qualifications	30%
Management plan/approach and methodology	45%
Local Capacity and Inclusivity	10%
Cost and Price Reasonableness	20%

Minimum qualifications

Onshore (US Organization Only)
Active and valid Nevada State Business License prior to doing business in Nevada
Registered as a foreign business entity with Nevada Secretary of State if an out-of-state corporation

Documents to include with your response

Technical Proposal
Cost Proposal (PDF format, separate file)
Attachment C: Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters
Redacted proposal file(s) if claiming proprietary or confidential information

How to submit

Method: Electronic via DemandStar or hard copy delivery
Instructions: Submitted through www.demandstar.com or delivered to 1001 E. 9th Street, Building D, Room 200, Reno, NV 89512. Proposals must be in two distinct parts: Technical Proposal and Cost Proposal.