Flagstaff Region Investment Attraction Opportunity Analysis

Flagstaff County has issued Request for Proposals RFP2026-02 to secure a qualified consultant or team to conduct a Flagstaff Region Investment Attraction Opportunity Analysis. The primary objective is to identify regional investment opportunities to inform a future Investment Attraction Roadmap, utilizing strategies such as Foreign Direct Investment, Business Retention and Expansion, Public-Private Partnerships, and inward-facing local investment. The project requires a methodology grounded in grassroots feedback, specifically involving 30 to 50 in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, including regional businesses, policymakers, and economic development specialists, to identify local supply chain gaps and market opportunities. The contract is expected to be a three-month term concluding by December 31, 2025, with a potential six-month extension available to the County. The total upset budget for this project is $68,000 excluding GST. Proposals will be evaluated based on a total score of 50 points, with the highest-ranked proponent invited to enter direct contract negotiations. Evaluation criteria include deliverable methodology (20 points), experience and qualifications (10 points), project schedule (10 points), references (5 points), and pricing (5 points). Proponents must submit their non-binding proposals through the official bidding system by the deadline of September 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM MST.