Project Information

Bid Title

Economic Development Strategic Plan Consulting Services

Issuing Agency

Ennis city

Location

Texas

Published Date

Mar 22, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 10, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

26-112-09

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Project Description

Project ID: 26-112-09

Title: Economic Development Strategic Plan Consulting Services

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 3/22/2026

Due Date: 4/10/2026

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Economic Development Strategic Plan Consulting Services

Statement of Qualifications

Economic Development

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Project ID: 26-112-09

Release Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026

· Due Date: Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00pm

Posted Sunday, March 22, 2026 12:00am

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Draft Response No Bid18 days, 16 hours, 32 minutes

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Posted At:Sun, Mar 22, 2026 12:00 AM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The City of Ennis is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for Economic Development Strategic Plan Consulting Services . See solicitation 26-112-09 on the City's OpenGov portal, submissions are due before 1:00 pm on Friday, April 10, 2026 .

Background

Introduction and Purpose

The Ennis Economic Development Corporation (“EEDC”), a Texas Type B economic development corporation organized under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 505, is soliciting qualifications from professional consulting firms to conduct and prepare a comprehensive Strategic Economic Development Plan (the “Plan”).

The City of Ennis, Texas (the “City”), in coordination with the Ennis Economic Development Corporation (“EEDC”), is soliciting Responses to this RFQ from qualified professional consulting firms to conduct and prepare a comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan (the “Plan”).

The Plan is intended to serve as an implementation framework guiding the City and EEDC in the strategic development and implementation of initiatives including projects and programs that promote quality of life, community development, downtown revitalization, workforce readiness, tourism, and the retention and expansion of primary jobs, in compliance with applicable Texas law.

Why Ennis / Why Now

Ennis is experiencing accelerated population and development growth driven by its strategic location within the Dallas–Fort Worth region, expanding industrial activity, increasing residential demand, and emerging tourism and downtown revitalization opportunities - that requires thoughtful sequencing, prioritization, and alignment of economic development investments. At the same time, the City faces significant infrastructure constraints—particularly related to water and wastewater capacity—that directly affect the timing, scale, and feasibility of future economic development.

This Economic Development Strategic Plan is intended to provide a timely, realistic roadmap to help the City and the EEDC balance growth with infrastructure readiness, fiscal responsibility, and long-term community goals. The Plan will guide near- and mid-term decision-making to ensure that economic development initiatives are strategically focused, legally compliant, and positioned to deliver lasting value to the Ennis community.

The purpose of this RFQ is to identify a consulting firm with demonstrated experience in Texas communities undergoing rapid growth, capable of delivering a data‑driven, implementation‑focused Strategic Economic Development Plan that aligns economic opportunity with infrastructure realities, fiscal sustainability, and community priorities.

This RFQ is issued in accordance with applicable provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, including but not limited to Chapters 252 and 271, as applicable.

Timeline

Solicitation Release Date:

March 22, 2026

Deadline for Submittal of Questions:

April 3, 2026, 5:00pm

Sealed Submissions Due to the City:

April 10, 2026, 1:00pm

Publication Date 1:

03/22/2026

Publication Date 2:

03/29/2026

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541618Other Management Consulting Services

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