RFP: Economic Recovery Coordinator for Coshocton County

Feb 9, 2021 | Jobs

The Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA) is requesting proposals for a CONSULTANT to serve as an Economic Recovery Coordinator for Coshocton County. The Economic Recovery Coordinator will provide targeted technical assistance to local governments and economic development professionals in Coshocton County. This technical assistance will be focused on activities that will lead to economic recovery from the pandemic and from the closure of the coal-fired power plant in Conesville. This activity is being funded through a grant from the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is being issued by OMEGA, which is the sole point of contact during the selection process. The person(s) responsible for managing the procurement process is Jeannette M. Wierzbicki, P.E., Executive Director for OMEGA.

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