County seeks consulting firm to conduct comprehensive study of local economy

September 30, 2015

SOLANO COUNTY– Solano County has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive study of the local economy with a focus on developing a countywide strategic approach for diversifying the economic base.  Deadline to submit is Oct. 19, 2015.

The purpose of the study is to develop specific actions to help reduce the reliance and vulnerability of the Solano County economy to fluctuations in defense spending associated with Travis Air Force Base.  The intent is to create economic development activities and projects that grow the countywide economy.

"The County is committed to working with the Solano Economic Development Corporation and the seven cities to grow the local economy and create jobs for our residents," said Birgitta E. Corsello, Solano County Administrator.  “Solano County has a lot to offer to help existing businesses expand and to attract new businesses.”

As the second phase of the Moving Solano Forward Economic Diversification Study, the comprehensive study aims to focus on implementation of activities and projects to grow the local economy.

The Solano Economic Development Corporation is a partner with the County in this project.  The project is funded by a grant from the U.S Department of Defense, Office of Economic Adjustment.

Anyone interested in receiving the RFP or finding out more about the project should contact James Bezek, Sr. Management Analyst with Solano County at (707) 784-6112 and [email protected]