About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission seeks qualified USA-only firms to conduct an economic analysis and develop a five-year (2028-2033) comprehensive economic development strategy and action plan for Lincoln County. The selected consultant will perform the work offsite, analyze current conditions and regional studies, incorporate public engagement feedback from surveys and focus groups, and deliver a draft report by October 31, 2027, followed by a final report by December 1, 2027. Proposers can submit responses digitally via email or online with required sections covering project and firm experience, team profiles, capacity, timelines, deliverables, and cost breakdowns. A selection committee will evaluate submissions based on qualifications, experience, capacity, timeline, deliverables, and cost. The fixed-price contract budget cannot exceed $80,000, covering all fees and expenses.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission
Scope of work
- Project management including virtual kickoff, monthly check-ins, advisory committee meetings, and an in-person report release meeting
- Current conditions and data analysis of economic, demographic, and regional studies
- Public engagement planning support and community input analysis
- Development of a community vision and community priorities
- Economic growth strategy creation for Lincoln County
- Economic development strategy action plan with implementation details, risks, and metrics
- Delivery of a draft study, strategy, and action plan report by October 31, 2027
- Delivery of a final report by December 1, 2027
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications | Not specified |
| Experience | Not specified |
| Capacity | Not specified |
| Timeline | Not specified |
| Deliverables | Not specified |
| Project cost | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified economic development firm
- At least three similar projects completed in the last five years
Documents to include with your response
- Name and point of contact
- Project experience listing at least three similar projects from the last five years
- Firm experience statement
- Project team profile including subcontractors
- Statement of capacity
- Proposed timeline with milestones and review times
- List and description of deliverables
- Cost breakdown by task including hourly rates and total labor costs
Key dates
- Proposals due
- 2:00PM on Tuesday, December 15, 2026
- Anticipated award
- January 21, 2027
- Virtual kickoff meeting
- February 2027
- Draft report delivery
- October 31, 2027
- Final report due and project completion
- December 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Email, U.S. Mail, or hand-delivery
- Instructions
- Sent electronically to Alex Zipparo via email, or mailed/hand-delivered to 297 Bath Road, Wiscasset, ME 04578 by 2:00PM on December 15, 2026.
Contract details
- Term
- February 2027 through December 1, 2027
- Estimated value
- shall not exceed $80,000
- Place of performance
- Lincoln County, Maine