The Town of Bennett (“Town”) desires to solicit proposals from interested firms or persons to draft a Business Support and Recruitment Strategy for the Town of Bennett (“Project”). This document sets forth general information and requirements for persons and firms (“Proposers”) interested in submitting “Proposals” in response to this Request for Proposals (“RFP”). This project will focus on three major elements, including a Market Analysis, an Existing Business Outreach and Support Program, and a New Business and Employer Recruitment Strategy. Although we will depend on the Consultant to refine the basic steps and key activities, we anticipate the following: 1. Outreach to stakeholders, including elected and appointed officials, members of the Bennett Business Advisory Committee, existing business representatives, landowners, developers and brokers. The intent will be to refine our project goals and objectives and initial identification of target retail and service categories. 2. Finalize scope of work 3. SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) Analysis of the existing business environment. 4. Data collection and analysis of the current and projected market 5. Retail gap analysis 6. Recommendations to support the existing business community 7. Development of a recruitment strategy 8. Identification of retailers, personal and professional service providers, as well as health and wellness providers 9. Identify marketing and branding needs and opportunities 10. Creation of economic development marketing materials and reports 11. Presentations of the draft and final products to elected officials, residents and the business community 12. Ongoing representation (optional) Please provide associated fees.
