SECDO Business Center Incubator Feasibility Study
Sierra County Economic Development Organization (SCEDO) is soliciting a Request for Proposal (RFP)
from a Consultant or Consultant team (collectively referred to as "consultant" or "consultants") to
provide an evaluation of the feasibility of a Business Center in the community of Truth or Consequences,
NM. This project will include services and facilities to the existing and emerging businesses in the
community in preparation for a rise in services that is expected after the opening of Spaceport America.
The project is to be completed in four phases and will include the following components:
1) Opening of a Business Center for technical assistance and incubation for small business owners
and entrepreneurs which will include classes in various phases of business management.
2) Feasibility Study of the capacity within Sierra County for use of a Business Center/Incubator.
The study will need to assess the potential of the center becoming financially self supporting
within a time frame of 5years. The consultant will use standards acceptable by the
International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
3) Master Business Plan to be solicited when the feasibility study is completed. The Master
Business Plan will use the feasibility study as the means of development.
4) Search for funding to create a physical site for the business center and subsequent design/
build/ remodel.
