Bid guide
How to bid on International Representation In Canada for GA Economic Development
What the agency is buying
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is seeking a firm or consultant based in Canada to represent Georgia's economic development interests. The primary goal is to attract foreign direct investment to Georgia from Canada. The selected contractor must demonstrate a measurable increase in business recruitment opportunities.
This is an opportunity for a Canadian entity with strong business ties to help Georgia achieve its economic development goals, leveraging the state's status as a top place for business.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Proposals (RFP) was published on August 25, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is October 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted before this exact time.
After the deadline, all submitted responses will be evaluated. The preliminary results, including participating suppliers and evaluation outcomes, will be publicly announced. A final contract award will be announced after any protest process is resolved.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for professional firms or consultants based in Canada. Contractors must have a minimum of three years of relevant experience in economic development or foreign direct investment. Strong, established ties to the Canadian business community are also a key requirement.
The ideal candidate will be able to actively recruit new business investment for Georgia and demonstrate a clear impact on business recruitment opportunities.
How to respond
To access the full bid documents and submit your response, you need to go to the Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR). The event number is 42900-eRFP-001952-2027.
Viewing the posting and its associated documents is public and does not require an account. Some Georgia events direct documents and responses to an external "Event Link," which is the Team Georgia Marketplace in this case. You must submit your response through the designated platform before the deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly highlight your experience in attracting foreign direct investment and your specific knowledge of the Canadian business landscape. Provide concrete examples of how you have successfully increased business recruitment opportunities in previous roles.
Emphasize your network within the Canadian business community and explain how these connections will directly benefit Georgia's economic development initiatives. Detail your proposed approach to achieving a measurable increase in business recruitment, outlining specific strategies and anticipated outcomes.
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.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Department of Economic Development; the original posting controls.