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Cecil County Five-Year Economic Competitiveness Strategy

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RFP 26-015State & Local

Submission Closed01/26/2026, 12:00:22 PM EST

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Cecil County, strategically located along the I-95 corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia, is seeking to develop a comprehensive Five-Year Economic Competitiveness Strategy through a formal Request for Proposal (RFP 26-015). The County is home to a diverse economic base with strong manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, agribusiness, and professional services sectors, while actively targeting growth in technology and life sciences sectors to foster high-wage job creation and economic diversification. The contract aims to leverage a recently completed marketing assessment to clarify the County’s economic identity and competitive positioning within the regional and national economy. The selected consultant will conduct custom research, stakeholder engagement, and sector-specific analysis to produce a strategic framework that incorporates innovative, evidence-based strategies tailored to the County’s unique context and future growth opportunities. The procurement process, managed by the Cecil County Department of Economic Development, requires proposals to be submitted via the County’s OpenGov eProcurement Portal by January 26, 2026, following a scheduled questions deadline of December 23, 2025. Evaluation will focus on the quality of the proposed approach, understanding of the County’s economic environment, relevant experience, and team qualifications, with each factor weighted equally and award made on a trade-off basis between technical merit and cost. Contract terms emphasize compliance with county-level procurement standards, including use of sustainable packaging materials and adherence to HIPAA requirements where applicable. Deliverables include a comprehensive situational analysis, sector-specific insights, a strategic implementation plan with performance indicators, and presentation-ready summaries. The agreement mandates government inspection and acceptance of deliverables and enforcement of legal and administrative provisions under Maryland jurisdiction. Overall, this contract represents a critical initiative to position Cecil County for sustained economic growth and integrated regional development over the next five years.

General Info

The Cecil County Office of Economic Development (OED) is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop a comprehensive 2027–2032 Economic Development Strategic Plan. This plan will serve as a forward-looking roadmap for how Cecil County will strengthen its economic position, support business growth, and enhance quality of life over the next five years. Working in partnership with OED, the Cecil County Economic Development Commission, business leaders, and community stakeholders, the selected consultant will: Assess current economic conditions, trends, and opportunities; Identify strategies for business attraction, retention, expansion, and entrepreneurship; Evaluate workforce needs and talent development pipelines; Analyze key sectors including manufacturing, logistics, life sciences, healthcare, tourism, agriculture, and technology; Develop an economic competitiveness strategy that strengthens Cecil County's position within the region and supports long-term growth; Recommend policies and programs to support inclusive, sustainable economic growth; and Develop a five-year, measurable implementation framework. Cecil County places a strong emphasis on expanding economic mobility and opportunities for all residents. The plan should evaluate how proposed strategies, target industries, workforce initiatives, and development priorities can create pathways to upward mobility, improve family stability, narrow opportunity gaps, and increase long-term prosperity. The final plan should be data-driven, action-oriented, visually compelling, and accessible to a wide audience.

Agency

Maryland → Department of Economic Development

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Place of Performance

MD, USA

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NONE

Documents

3 pages · contract-document

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41 pages · rfp

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PhaseClosed

PostedNov 25

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJan 26

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

01/26/2026, 12:00:22 PM EST

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyMaryland → Department of Economic Development

Contacts2 people available

OfficeElkton, MD, 21921, USA

Organization / AgencyMaryland → Department of Economic Development

Office AddressElkton, MD, 21921, USA

Contacts

Rebecca ClarkDeputy Directer

Connie S KamitProcurement Manager

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A&M FinancialPasadena, Maryland

AS Strategy Limited LiabilityCharlotte, NC

Better CityMarriott-Slaterville, UT

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Full Description

Cecil County is strategically located along the I-95 corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia, offering access to more than 50 million consumers within a short drive. The County is home to a diverse industry mix including advanced manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, agribusiness, tourism, and professional services. Manufacturing remains a cornerstone of the County's economic identity, with major employers such as Northrop Grumman, Terumo, Amazon, WL Gore, and numerous precision fabrication, chemical, and materials firms anchoring the industrial base. In addition to its established strengths, Cecil County is intentionally cultivating growth opportunities in technology and life sciences, leveraging proximity to Aberdeen Proving Ground, regional research universities, and a growing ecosystem of cybersecurity, biotech, and R&D‑adjacent firms in the region. These aspirational industry sectors represent long‑term opportunities for high‑wage job creation, innovation, and diversification. IDENTITY & MARKET POSITION CHALLENGE Cecil County occupies a unique and complex place within the Mid-Atlantic region. Geographically and economically, the County sits at the intersection of multiple identities—connected to the Baltimore–Washington corridor, the Philadelphia metro area, the Delaware Valley, and the Eastern Shore, yet not fully belonging to any of them. This ambiguity creates both challenges and opportunities for economic development, industry targeting, and talent attraction. Cecil County recently completed a marketing assessment that evaluated competitive positioning, branding opportunities, and target audience alignment. The selected consultant will review this assessment during the kickoff phase and integrate key insights into the economic development strategic plan. The full marketing assessment will be provided upon contract award to ensure consistency in interpretation. The selected firm will work with stakeholders to strengthen the momentum of economic investment in Cecil County and facilitate an integrated planning process that incorporates custom research and analysis, stakeholder engagement, a comprehensive market study and sector-specific insights that will position the county for sustained, reasonable, growth by: Defining its economic identity and competitive positioning. Clarifying where the County fits within the regional and national economy. Identifying its most viable and aspirational industry sectors. Developing a compelling, evidence-based narrative that communicates the County's strengths and future direction. Recommending strategies that are innovative, customized, and reflective of Cecil County's unique context. For Brief Economic Facts on Cecil County, please click here .