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Economic Development Programs Business Advisors Service

California.California, USADue Friday, June 30, 2028
Client
California.
RFP Number
EXTRA-68635
Posted
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Category
Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
Budget
Looking for proposal
NAICS
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Set-aside
Small Business Development Center, Center for International Trade Development, Veterans Busine
Contact
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Description

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The State Center Community College District in California is seeking professional business advisors and qualified organizations to support economic development programs. These services will benefit clients of the District's Small Business Development Center, Center for International Trade Development, and Veterans Business Outreach Program, as well as new programs as they emerge. The agency requires specialized small business subject matter expertise across several disciplines, including access to capital, supply chain management, restaurant and retail, manufacturing, marketing and sales, start-ups, government contracting, and international trade development. The agency limits eligibility to onshore organizations based in the United States. The selected partners will perform all requested work offsite. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is seeking pricing proposals from interested parties to determine the cost of these services.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from rfq_25-d003_economic_development_programs_business_advisors.pdf, rfq_25-d003_response_form.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Long Beach Community College District is seeking professional service Business Advisors and qualified organizations for economic development programs like SBDC, CITD, and VBOC. Selected advisors will join a preapproved list to provide small business consulting and coaching services. Applicants with small business expertise, former business owners, and consultants are encouraged to apply.

Issued by
Long Beach Community College District
RFQ Expires
6/30/2028
Assignments Start Period
October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2028
Responses Deadline
June 30, 2028
How to submit
Email
Submission details
Email completed RFQ 25-D003 Response Form to [email protected]. ONLY emailed responses will be accepted.
Contract term
Assignments to begin between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2028
Estimated value
Average $60 per hour
Place of performance
Offsite / Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties / LBCCD campus or military installations
Insurance and bonding
A Certificate of Insurance and Additional Insured Endorsement Page(s), only applicable to business advisors who will be on-campus.
Funding
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), center host institutions, state and local funds, and corporate partners

Scope of work

  • One-on-one confidential technical consulting and coaching to current and prospective small businesses
  • Technical assistance in access to capital, cash flow, and loan packaging
  • Advising on supply chain management, logistics, and international trade development
  • Consulting on restaurant, retail, manufacturing, and service industries
  • Assistance with marketing, sales, e-marketing, and social media
  • Support for start-ups, business plans, and entrepreneurial success strategies
  • Guidance on government contracting, certifications, and procurement
  • Group workshops, seminars, and 'Boots to Business' training presentations

Minimum qualifications

  • At least three (3) years of direct experience in business growth
  • Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and internet-based database tracking systems
  • Onshore (USA Organization Only)

Documents to include with the bid

  • RFQ 25-D003 Response Form
  • Resume (if applying as an individual) or Summary of Organization
  • Fully executed W-9 Form
  • Certificate of Insurance and Additional Insured Endorsement Page(s) (applicable if on-campus)
  • Drug Free Work Place Certification Form
  • Program Confidentiality Form

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