Specifications include, but are not limited to: Professional firms for Economic Development Services. The Region’s Economic Development Program shall be managed and conducted by the Contractor and shall provide for the promotion and development of activities relating generally to increasing employment and private sector capital investment in Northern Utah. Davis and Weber Counties have each set aside up to $150,000 for the first year for the regional Economic Development Program, and respondents should present proposals to fit within that budget. The following are the goals and objectives of Davis and Weber County in issuing this RFP and entering into a contract with a private firm to administer the Economic Development Plan: ● Create strategy for regional economic development. ● Provide organizational structure and resources to implement and deliver on strategy. ● Coordinate with Davis and Weber County municipalities and businesses to develop plans and strategies to attract new businesses and encourage the retention and expansion of existing businesses within the Counties. ● Engage with local, national, and international businesses to showcase Davis and Weber Counties and attract new business. ● Engage with site selectors to effectively market Davis and Weber Counties as the location of choice. ● Leverage existing assets in Davis and Weber Counties to maximize their marketability and attractiveness to outside businesses.