Bid guide
How to bid on Economic Development Strategy and Advisory for Palm Desert
What the City of Palm Desert is buying
The City of Palm Desert is looking for an experienced economic development professional or firm. This consultant will provide strategic advice, help build the City's internal capacity, assist with business attraction, offer real estate and developer advice, support transactions, and help deliver projects.
The selected consultant will work closely with City staff, acting as an extension of their team. A key part of the role is to transfer knowledge, tools, relationships, and responsibilities to the City's internal team, strengthening their long-term capabilities. The consultant will not replace City staff or make government decisions.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on August 25, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is September 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
It is important to submit your Statement of Qualifications before the deadline. Late submissions may not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for highly experienced economic development professionals or firms. The City is looking for a senior-level practitioner or team with at least 15 years of experience in economic development.
Firms specializing in professional services, particularly those with expertise in economic strategy, capacity building, business attraction, and real estate advisory, will find this relevant. The consultant should be prepared to provide both strategic advice and hands-on implementation support.
How to respond to this RFI
To access the full details and submit your response, you need to go to the City of Palm Desert's procurement portal on OpenGov Procurement. You will need to sign in or create a free vendor account.
Once logged in, you can download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your Statement of Qualifications. Any addenda or updates will be communicated through OpenGov, so it is important to have an account and monitor the opportunity.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Highlight your firm's or your individual experience, especially demonstrating the 15+ years of experience required. Provide specific examples of past projects where you have successfully delivered economic development strategies, built capacity, or supported business attraction.
Emphasize your approach to knowledge transfer and how you would work as an extension of the City's staff. Clearly articulate how you will augment current services while simultaneously strengthening internal capabilities. Show how your team's skills align with the City's goals to augment, accelerate, develop, and transfer.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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