This request for proposal (RFP) is for the Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) team within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GOBiz). GO-Biz serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development, and business assistance efforts. GO-Biz is seeking an economic consultant or consulting firm to provide expert economic analysis, data modeling, and policy evaluations to support GO-Biz in making data-driven decisions that enhance California’s economic competitiveness. The consulting firm will work closely with GO-Biz to not only prepare and model economic data but also analyze key trends and develop actionable policy recommendations. Core responsibilities include conducting workforce and economic impact studies, assessing industry shifts, identifying challenges and opportunities, and interpreting data for strategic policy guidance. The firm will also develop interactive data visualization tools and provide strategic insights on key economic indicators.
