Public Notice- City of La Joya
NOTICE- REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Smart Growth Economic Development Study for City of La Joya – Proposal No. 2021-02
The City of La Joya, Texas, hereinafter referred to as “the City”, is soliciting proposals for Professional Services from qualified firms to perform a Smart Growth Economic Development Study for the City of La Joya. Respondents are required to submit one (1) original copy, one (1) electronic copy, suitable for reproduction by the City, and seven (7) copies of the proposed package no later than 3:00 p.m. (CST) on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Proposals should be directed to the attention of Julia Sabala, City Secretary, and clearly labeled in a sealed package. MARK ENVELOPE: “PROPOSAL NO. 2021-02 – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES for the City of La Joya Smart Growth Economic Development Study. Economic Development Plan/Study is being funded by the United States Department of Agriculture: Rural Business Development Grant. Respondent’s name and address must appear on the outside of the envelope.
Submit Proposal to:
City of La Joya Julia Sabala City Secretary
La Joya City Hall
701 E. Expressway 83 La Joya, Texas 78560
The Smart Growth Economic Development Study for the City of La Joya shall provide:
1. Selection of focus areas for economic development opportunities
2. Conduct a leakage report (in-region and out-of-region purchases)
3. Define the context and possibilities of City’s growth and investment
4. Set goals for economic development purposes
5. Identify existing assets and barriers
6. Creation of economic development policies to guide on selection of implementation tools
7. Other economic development proven principles, but not limited to tactical and strategic
All proposals must be received at the designated location by the deadline shown (Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 3:00 pm). Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered for the award of the contract, and shall be considered void and unacceptable. Respondent shall sign and date the Proposal. Proposals which are not signed and dated will be rejected. Specifications and related documents may be obtained from the City Secretary at La Joya City Hall, 701 E. Expressway 83, La Joya, Texas 78560, between the hours of 8:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or via email request at [email protected] Should you have any questions or require additional information or clarification on information contained in the RFP, please contact Julia Sabala, City Secretary at [email protected] or via telephone (956) 581-7002.