Seattle Business Retention and Expansion RFQ

The City of Seattle's Office of Economic Development (OED) currently seeks partners with strong industry expertise and the capacity to support the retention and growth of Seattle businesses in targeted sectors, including:

• High growth potential/emerging industries (clean technology/energy; life sciences/global health)


• Central business district businesses (retail, professional services, and information technology)


• Industrial, manufacturing, and maritime sectors

The ultimate goal of this solicitation is to create new and innovative partnerships that integrate the business retention, expansion, and attraction services of our economic development partners with OED's direct services. These new partnerships will allow us to better leverage the capabilities and resources of our economic development partners. Proposals are due by 5:00pm on Friday, March 5, 2010.

Click to download OED's draft Integrated Business Retention and Expansion Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

Please direct all questions and feedback on the RFQ to oed@seattle.gov. Frequently asked questions will be reposted to this website with responses from OED staff.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)