The purpose of this RFP is to enter into an agreement with a qualified firm to conduct a mapping of Rhode Island’s manufacturing industry and prepare a report with a data-based analysis. The goal of the mapping and subsequent report is to establish a baseline of the manufacturing industry sector to aid in the establishment of a Succession Planning Pilot Program (“Pilot Program”). The report should identify potential businesses for inclusion in the Pilot Program, which will pilot a three-pronged approach for the program: (a) support exit-ready owners of manufacturing companies prepare for succession, (b) support would-be owners of color evaluate business acquisition and prepare to take over a mature business, and (c) create relationships between current and potential business owners.
