Economic Development Market Analysis and Business Attraction Strategy

Solicitation No.

RFP# 2026-07-29

Type / RFx

RFP

Status

Bidding

Level

city

Published Date

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Due Date

July 29, 2026

NAICS Code

541618AI guide

Jurisdiction

City of South Lake Tahoe

State

California

Agency

City of South Lake Tahoe

The City seeks consultant services to prepare an Economic Development Market Analysis and Business Attraction Strategy focused on identifying and evaluating “second economies” that can complement and diversify the local tourism-based economy. The work should assess market opportunities, economic competitiveness, and implementation actions to help the City attract, retain, and grow targeted industry sectors that provide year-round employment, broaden the tax base, and strengthen economic resilience. The Strategy will also include specific action items geared towards creating new job opportunities, encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation, enhancing fiscal sustainability and increasing private investment. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: No Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: City Manager Address: 1901 Airport RoadSuite 207South Lake Tahoe, California96150 County: El Dorado Other Details: For purposes of this scope, second economies means, industry clusters, business types, and economic activities that are not primarily dependent on visitor spending, but that are compatible with local conditions and can coexist with the tourism sector.The consultant shall provide targeted outreach, fact based, data-driven analysis, and actionable recommendations to support policy, investment, business attraction, initial prioritization of resources and long-range economic development decision-making.

1. July 29, 2026Responses Due