RFP - Economic Development Consultant - To Update the Citywide Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP)

Questions Due Date: Jun 27th 2022, 11:30 PM EDT Anticipated Answer Due Date: Jun 30th 2022, 6:00 PM EDT Intent to Bid Due Date: Jul 12th 2022, 2:00 PM EDT The City of Pembroke Pines is seeking proposals from qualified economic development consultant firms, hereinafter referred to as the Contractor, to update the Citywide Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) for the City's Planning and Economic Development Department, in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this solicitation. The EDSP provides a framework that aims to increase the City's tax base by enhancing the business climate and creating higher-paying jobs. The City's ultimate goal is to sustain and expand its economic base in order to provide for a high quality of life for all residents. Ideally, the plan will set out a key set of strategies, with action items, that build upon the City's current economic asset base, identify how to overcome its challenges, facilitate the growth and expansion of existing industry and business sectors, and promote key redevelopment corridors as integral to the City's economic future over the next 5 to 10 years. These activities will increase employment and position the City as a great place to live, learn, work, and play. The method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this time.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.