Organizational Consulting Services

The City of Chesapeake is seeking bids from qualified consulting firms to provide organizational consulting services for the City's Economic Development Department (hereinafter referred to as the "CED"). The City's objective of this project is to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance of CED operations. The selected consultant will develop a comprehensive assessment of the following: organizational structure roles and responsibilities; internal workflows and decision-making processes; communication practices; service delivery and resource allocation. Based on the assessment results, the consultant will work closely with CED to identify and provide a framework to strengthen organizational performance, implement best practices, and institute performance measures to improve economic development outcomes. CED is responsible for catalyzing economic growth in Chesapeake. Focused on strategic planning, business development, and innovative economic solutions, its team is at the forefront of fostering community development and prosperity. By leveraging their diverse expertise, they work collaboratively to enhance the city’s economic landscape, ensuring a thriving business environment. * NOTE - CED falls under the City Manager; therefore, CED is separate from the Economic Development Authority, an independent authority. Below is the current organizational chart for CED.