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The Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments wants proposals from firms to help update its five-year comprehensive economic development strategy.
Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties compose AVCOG. The territory borders New Hampshire and Quebec and covers 4,200 sq. miles of forested mountains and pristine rivers and lakes.
The region is home to about 200K people, with about 60K of them living in the twin cities of Lewiston and Auburn located in the southern part of the district.
Western Maine is transitioning from a manufacturing economy based on wood, pulp & paper, plastics, textiles and electronics to one geared to healthcare, telecommunications and recreational/hospitality services.
AVCOG’s RFP calls for a firm to assess its existing data & plans; research market trends; engage with stakeholders; draft an economic resiliency plan; and recommend actions to retain/create jobs, attract investment and spur entrepreneurship.
Proposals are due Aug. 16.
They go via mail or email to:
Dina Jackson
Economic Development Specialist
Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments
125 Manley Road
Auburn, Maine 04210
[email protected].
Jackson requests that bidders call her at (207) 783-9186 to confirm that she has received their submissions.
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