SLED Opportunity · MARYLAND · MARYLAND
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The Upper Shore Regional Council seeks consulting firms to develop a five-year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s Counties, Maryland. The strategy must meet EDA standards to support federal funding competitiveness. Proposals due by January 12, 2026.
The Upper Shore Regional Council (USRC) seeks proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop a five-year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that will serve as a strategy-driven roadmap for regional economic development initiatives across Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s Counties in Maryland. The consultant will facilitate a process that engages local governments, businesses, educational institutions, and community stakeholders to define priorities and actionable strategies for economic growth. Although this project is not funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), the final document must meet the requirements of an EDA-funded CEDS, ensuring that USRC and its partners remain competitive for federal funding opportunities. Please see more details within RFP document. RFP Release Date: November 3, 2025 Questions Due: November 18, 2025 Proposal Submission Deadline: January 12, 2026
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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