AB-2025-03283 - Strategic Economic Development and Investment Plan

This Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) is an invitation by the Town of Cochrane (“the Town”) to prospective proponents to submit proposals for Strategic Economic Development and Investment Plan, as further described in Section A of the RFP Particulars (Appendix B) (the “Deliverables”). The Town of Cochrane invites proponents to submit proposals to update and implement a 10-year Economic Development Strategic Plan that positions Cochrane for sustainable economic growth, investment attraction, and regional collaboration. This project is partially funded through the Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) Program and aims to ensure the Town’s economic strategy aligns with the community’s long-term vision, Envision Cochrane 2050. The main objectives are to: • Develop a 10-year Economic Development Strategic Plan and Implementation of that plan • Enhance Cochrane’s investment readiness through improved data, planning, and interest holder engagement • Identify strategic economic sectors and assess land and infrastructure suitability • Formalize regional and sector-specific collaboration pathways • Create performance metrics to monitor economic development impact