City of Lanesboro Request for Proposals for Economic Development Professional Services
- Client
- City of Lanesboro, Minnesota
- Solicitation No.
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- Posted
- 10/23/2026
- Category
- Marketing and Branding
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Lanesboro, Minnesota, is requesting proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide professional economic development services. The selected consultant will act as the City's primary economic development resource and collaborate with the Economic Development Authority, City Council, staff, local businesses, and regional partners for approximately six hours of service per week. To be eligible, applicants must be USA organizations. Submitted proposals must contain a cover letter, a description of relevant experience and proposed approach, staff qualifications, a proposed fee structure with hourly rates, and availability details. The City evaluates proposals based on relevant experience and qualifications, experience working with local governments and economic development authorities, and the cost and hourly rate structure. Applicants can submit proposals electronically to Mitchell Walbridge at [email protected] or by mail to the City of Lanesboro. The deadline for proposal submissions is Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 2026-10-16-Professional-Services-Request-for-Proposals.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Lanesboro, Minnesota, is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide professional economic development services. The selected consultant will serve as the primary economic resource for approximately six hours per week. Qualified individuals and firms are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- City of Lanesboro, Minnesota
- Proposals due
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
- How to submit
- Electronic via email or mailed sealed copy
- Submission details
- Electronic submissions sent to Mitchell Walbridge, City Administrator, at [email protected]. Mailed submissions sent to City of Lanesboro, Attn: Mitchell Walbridge, City Administrator, P.O. Box 333, 202 Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro, MN 55949.
- Place of performance
- Lanesboro, MN
- Funding
- Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
How proposals are evaluated
| Relevant experience and qualifications | |
| Understanding of the City's needs and goals | |
| Demonstrated success securing grants and funding | |
| Experience working with local governments and economic development authorities | |
| Proposed approach and work plan | |
| Availability and responsiveness | |
| References | |
| Cost and hourly rate structure |
Scope of work
- Economic Development Planning and Strategy
- Business Development and Retention
- Housing and Community Development
- Grant Writing and Funding
- Economic Development Financing Programs
- EDA Administration and Support
- Community Outreach
- Reporting and Regulatory Compliance
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in municipal economic development
- Experience in business retention and expansion programs
- Experience in housing and community development
- Experience in grant writing and grant administration
- Experience in Tax Increment Financing (TIF)/Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administration
- Experience in economic development finance and incentive programs
- Experience in public sector collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Experience with Minnesota economic development programs and resources
Documents to include with the bid
- Cover letter introducing individual or firm and summarizing qualifications
- Description of relevant experience providing economic development services
- Qualifications and experience of assigned individuals
- Description of proposed approach to providing economic development services
- Proposed fee structure including hourly rates and additional charges
- Estimated availability and ability to provide approximately six hours per week
- Minimum of two and maximum of three professional references
Verify important details
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