Carteret County Economic Development Services for Development of a 10-year Strategic Plan - 2026
Carteret CountyCounty · Beaufort, NC- Due
- Dec 2, 2026
- 36 days left
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
- Contract term
- 10 years
- Primary contact
- Ben Warren
- (252) 728-8545
The 30-second brief
Carteret County Economic Development Foundation, Inc. (CCEDF) requests statements of qualification from professional consultants for economic development services, technical analysis, facilitation, and planning for a 10-year comprehensive economic development strategic plan. The scope includes demographic and economic data review, SWOT analysis, community visioning sessions, stakeholder engagements, business attraction and retention strategy, targeted sector recruitment, marine science and aquaculture industry development, infrastructure investment recommendations, and a 5-year action plan. Submissions are due by December 2, 2026 at 12:00 pm EST, with questions due by November 23, 2026. Submittal requires an electronic PDF on a USB thumb drive and five paper copies delivered to Carteret County Economic Development in Morehead City, NC. Evaluation criteria include team qualifications (10 pts), specialized experience and approach (40 pts), similar plan examples (20 pts), community visioning capacity (15 pts), and graphic design (10 pts).
Completeness of submitted materials (5 pts), Qualification statement and team roster (10 pts), Specialized experience and approach (40 pts), Similar plan examples (20 pts), Community visioning and stakeholder session capacity (15 pts), Graphic design and data display (10 pts)
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Summary
Carteret County Economic Development Foundation, Inc. (CCEDF) requests statements of qualification from professional consultants for economic development services, technical analysis, facilitation, and planning for a 10-year comprehensive economic development strategic plan.
The scope includes demographic and economic data review, SWOT analysis, community visioning sessions, stakeholder engagements, business attraction and retention strategy, targeted sector recruitment, marine science and aquaculture industry development, infrastructure investment recommendations, and a 5-year action plan. Submissions are due by December 2, 2026 at 12:00 pm EST, with questions due by November 23, 2026. Submittal requires an electronic PDF on a USB thumb drive and five paper copies delivered to Carteret County Economic Development in Morehead City, NC. Evaluation criteria include team qualifications (10 pts), specialized experience and approach (40 pts), similar plan examples (20 pts), community visioning capacity (15 pts), and graphic design (10 pts).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- Submit to
- Carteret County Economic Development, Attn: Ben Warren, 3820 Bridges Street, Suite B, Morehead City, NC 28557
- Scope location
- Morehead City, NC
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Carteret County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: Carteret County Economic Development, Attn: Ben Warren, 3820 Bridges Street, Suite B, Morehead City, NC 28557. For questions, contact Ben Warren.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Carteret County in NC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ben Warren at (252) 728-8545. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Completeness of submitted materials (5 pts), Qualification statement and team roster (10 pts), Specialized experience and approach (40 pts), Similar plan examples (20 pts), Community visioning and sta..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Carteret County?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 10 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 2, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Carteret County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Morehead City, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.