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l <br /> i <br /> Request for Proposals <br /> Economic Development Strategy <br /> Introduction <br /> The City of Arden Hills is seeking a qualified consultant to accomplish the <br /> development a five year economic development strategy for our <br /> community. Historically, the City has not benefited from a coordinated <br /> economic development strategy. It is our intention to take our economic <br /> development efforts to the "next level" by having a strategy completed for <br /> our community. <br /> Background <br /> The City of Arden Hills lies approximately 8 miles north of the downtown <br /> areas of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is situated in Ramsey <br /> County and covers 9.4 square miles with an estimated population of 9,692 <br /> persons. The City serves as home to many large corporations, numerous <br /> small to medium size businesses, and two (2) private colleges. Detailed <br /> information about the community can be obtained from our web page: <br /> http://www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us <br /> Budget <br /> The City has allocated funds in the amount of$XX,000 for this effort. It is <br /> our intention to select the consultant that will optimize the value of this <br /> expenditure for our community. The City of Arden Hills will not exceed <br /> this budget so it is important that all consultants understand that cost <br /> overruns not approved in writing by the project manager will be the <br /> responsibility of the service provider. <br /> Scope of Work <br /> The exact scope of services required by the City of Arden Hills will be <br /> finalized into a written document to be approved by the consultant and the <br /> City prior to the commencement of work. In exposing its budget for this <br /> effort above the City accepts that all proposers will come in close to the <br /> budgeted amount. Our choice of the preferred vendor will be made, in <br /> part, on the one who provides the City with the greatest value for that <br /> expenditure. Having said that however, there are some essential <br /> components the City is seeking in their plan which includes: <br /> The final desired product is a comprehensive Economic Development <br /> Plan. It is expected that the consultant will solicit input from a variety of . <br /> stakeholders including the Mayor and City Council, City commissions, <br /> Page 2 of 10 <br />