Economic Development Strategic Plan Consulting Services

The City of Ennis is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for Economic Development Strategic Plan Consulting Services . See solicitation 26-112-09 on the City's OpenGov portal, submissions are due before 1:00 pm on Friday, April 10, 2026 .

Introduction and Purpose

The Ennis Economic Development Corporation (“EEDC”), a Texas Type B economic development corporation organized under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 505, is soliciting qualifications from professional consulting firms to conduct and prepare a comprehensive Strategic Economic Development Plan (the “Plan”).

The City of Ennis, Texas (the “City”), in coordination with the Ennis Economic Development Corporation (“EEDC”), is soliciting Responses to this RFQ from qualified professional consulting firms to conduct and prepare a comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan (the “Plan”).

The Plan is intended to serve as an implementation framework guiding the City and EEDC in the strategic development and implementation of initiatives including projects and programs that promote quality of life, community development, downtown revitalization, workforce readiness, tourism, and the retention and expansion of primary jobs, in compliance with applicable Texas law.

Why Ennis / Why Now

Ennis is experiencing accelerated population and development growth driven by its strategic location within the Dallas–Fort Worth region, expanding industrial activity, increasing residential demand, and emerging tourism and downtown revitalization opportunities - that requires thoughtful sequencing, prioritization, and alignment of economic development investments. At the same time, the City faces significant infrastructure constraints—particularly related to water and wastewater capacity—that directly affect the timing, scale, and feasibility of future economic development.

This Economic Development Strategic Plan is intended to provide a timely, realistic roadmap to help the City and the EEDC balance growth with infrastructure readiness, fiscal responsibility, and long-term community goals. The Plan will guide near- and mid-term decision-making to ensure that economic development initiatives are strategically focused, legally compliant, and positioned to deliver lasting value to the Ennis community.

The purpose of this RFQ is to identify a consulting firm with demonstrated experience in Texas communities undergoing rapid growth, capable of delivering a data‑driven, implementation‑focused Strategic Economic Development Plan that aligns economic opportunity with infrastructure realities, fiscal sustainability, and community priorities.

This RFQ is issued in accordance with applicable provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, including but not limited to Chapters 252 and 271, as applicable.