Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development seeks proposals for economic consulting for Sudlersville, Maryland.

• The aim is to foster sustainable growth, employment opportunities, and a resilient local economy.

• Background & Objective:

  • Sudlersville lacks staffing to access needed funding for growth.

  • The project aims to support the town in comprehensive planning and economic development.

• Principles:

  • Community Wellbeing, Economic Resiliency, Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainability, Business Expansion, Placemaking, Sector Diversification, Infrastructure Efficiency.

• Scope of Work & Deliverables:

  • Analysis and Strategy Development.

  • Community Engagement and Stakeholder Collaboration.

  • Implementation and Monitoring/Reporting.

• Subconsultants: Allowed.

• Term: April 2024 to December 2024, no renewal.

• Budget: Not to exceed $70,000, including consultant salaries and expenses.

• Project Timeline:

  • RFP Announced: February 9, 2024.

  • Proposals Due: March 15, 2024.

  • Consultant Selected: March 29, 2024.

  • Project Timeframe: April to November 2024.