Project Information

Bid Title

Economic Development Strategic Plan

Issuing Agency

City of Forest Grove

Location

Oregon

Published Date

Jul 30, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 1, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Economic Development Strategic Plan

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 7/27/2026

Due Date: 9/1/2026

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Economic Development Strategic Plan

Request For Proposal

Administrative Services

Release Date: Monday, July 27, 2026

· Due Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 5:00pm

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 10:17am

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Post Information

Posted At:Thu, Jul 30, 2026 10:17 AM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The City of Forest Grove, Oregon (City) is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms or consultant teams to prepare a comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan (Plan) that will guide the City’s economic development efforts over the next 5–10 years.

Forest Grove is a growing community with a strong sense of identity, a diverse economy, and a commitment to thoughtful, inclusive growth. In 2025, the City completed its Forest Grove 2040 Vision, which articulates long-term community aspirations and includes specific goals and action items related to economic vitality, land use, housing, transportation, sustainability, and quality of life.

The City has an active Urban Renewal Agency, several properties ready for redevelopment, an active Chamber of Commerce, and an emerging Downtown Association. These assets offer significant opportunities for coordinated strategic economic development.

The selected consultant will be expected to incorporate and operationalize the Forest Grove 2040 Vision and its associated action items into a clear, implementable Economic Development Strategic Plan that aligns with City policies, reflects community values, and supports long-term prosperity. The Plan should also align with relevant state and regional economic development frameworks, including Business Oregon priorities.

Robust stakeholder and partner engagement will be essential throughout the planning process to ensure the Plan reflects partner's priorities, capabilities, and delivers actionable, broadly supported strategies.

Background

The purpose of this project is to develop a strategic, actionable, and measurable Economic Development Strategic Plan that:

1. Aligns with and implements the Forest Grove 2040 Vision and relevant economic action items
2. Identifies priority economic sectors and opportunities
3. Supports local businesses, workforce development, and entrepreneurship
4. Encourages equitable, sustainable, and resilient economic growth
5. With community partner input, outlines economic development roles and responsibilities
6. Provides clear implementation strategies, roles, timelines, and performance measures
7. Serves as a practical decision-making and resource-allocation tool for the City, partners, and stakeholders
8. Provides a clear analysis of the creation of an Industrial Redevelopment Agency
9. Assess other economic development incentives such as opportunity zones, economic improvement districts (EID), Enterprise Zones, and strategic investment zones. With community partner input, assess current workforce development programs, and provide clear recommednations for collaboration.

Timeline

RFP Advertised in Daily Journal of Commerce, City of Forest Grove Portal:

July 27, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

August 11, 2026, 11:00am

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Deadline to Submit Changes/Solicitation Protests:

August 18, 2026, 5:00pm

Last Date for an Addenda:

August 25, 2026, 5:00pm

Proposal Due to City:

September 1, 2026, 5:00pm

Notice of Intent to Award:

September 15, 2026

Award Protest Period Ends:

September 22, 2026

Commencement of Contract:

October 1, 2026

Completion of Contract:

June 30, 2027

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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