Final day to submit bids for downtown Columbia redevelopment consulting

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Commercial real estate firms have until 5 p.m. Friday to submit bids to the City of Columbia for downtown economic development and redevelopment consulting.
The city is seeking proposals from firms to provide the Economic Development Department with business retention, expansion and attraction services.
The firms must have a broad range of experience in commercial real estate.
According to the city, the submitted proposals must include several specific components. These requirements include:
- Market and economic analysis
- Redevelopment and revitalization support
- Public-private partnerships and incentives guidance
- Economic development advisory services
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
The chosen firm will evaluate and oversee projects in various sectors. These are expected to include mixed-use, commercial and industrial development and redevelopment.