Request for Information for Business Retention and Expansion Services

Background
Marion County's Community and Economic Development Department is planning to release a Request for Proposals for Business Retention and Expansion Services as part of the Marion County Economic Development Program. This initiative aims to strengthen the County's ability to support existing businesses and prepare for new investment opportunities. The project is funded by lottery distribution and must comply with ORS 461.540 & 285B.410.

Marion County, located in the Mid-Willamette Valley, has a diverse economy and is home to Oregon's capital, Salem.

Work Details
The County seeks input from qualified organizations to design and deliver a Business Retention and Investment Readiness Program that achieves the following objectives:

1) Business Stability and Expansion Readiness - Maintain awareness of operating conditions, identify risks and growth potential, provide recommendations for incentive programs;

2) Investment and Attraction Readiness - Ensure timely responses to business inquiries, inform expansion discussions with accurate data;

3) Reporting, Transparency, and Accountability - Provide clear information for economic development decisions, evaluate performance against defined outcomes.

Period of Performance
The contract will be multi-year, with specific timelines to be determined in the forthcoming Request for Proposals.

Place of Performance
Services will be performed within Marion County, Oregon.

Bidder Requirements
Respondents should have knowledge and experience related to Business Retention and Expansion Services. No specific set-aside certifications or registrations are mentioned.