Jobs and Request for Proposals (RFPs)
The Village of Fairport is seeking an Economic Development Administrative Specialist.
Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) is seeking proposals from qualified professionals or firms that have a strong background in economic and workforce development strategy and planning to develop a 5- to 10-year Economic Development Strategy for Tompkins County, New York. IAED seeks proposals from those with experience preparing similar strategies at countywide or regional levels. This is a unique opportunity to develop a plan in a close-knit county where multiple organizations collaborate to provide economic development services and will share responsibility for implementation of the strategy.
The principal objective of this project is to design a comprehensive economic development strategy for Tompkins County that positions us to build off our unique strengths while also responding to emerging economic opportunities in the region. The final strategy will have specific goals, objectives, and implementation tactics for growing and diversifying Tompkins County’s economy.
As the economic development organization for Tompkins County, IAED is tasked with developing and ultimately overseeing implementation of the strategy, with support from the Economic Development Resource Providers group, an existing collection of practitioners. IAED will serve as the primary point of contact for the selected consultant.
This RFP outlines the requirements and expectations for the consultant services and provides guidance for interested parties in preparing and submitting their proposals. (click link to view)
Proposals must be submitted in electronic format no later than 4:00pm on April 17, 2024.
Questions may be submitted in writing via email to Heather McDaniel at heatherm@IthacaAreaED.org until April 11, 2024 at 4:00pm.