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Texas is seeking proposals for an economic development and diversification plan for the Lower Rio Grande Valley that was devastated by the 2019 floods.
The Texas General Land Office wants to address the issue of workforce deficiencies and lost businesses in Hidalgo, Willacy, Cameron and Starr counties.
It aims to expand their economies to make them more resilient to future impacts while recovering from the 2019 disaster.
The overall mission is to establish sustainable economic goals for the region by using trend analysis, statistical data, economic modeling and stakeholder input.
TGLO’s partner will conduct research and community outreach to analyze the job market, consumption of goods and socio-economic conditions of each county and the overall region.
It will inventory assets and deficits regarding infrastructure, housing stock, education, quality of life amenities, technology, business climate and labor force.
The firm will prepare editorials, pitch news stories, produce fliers and manage social media to reach business owners, real estate professionals, community leaders, chambers of commerce and other stakeholders to inform them of the economic development program.
Texas will award a three-year contract. Electronic responses, due by Oct. 11, go to box.com.
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