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Business Engagement, Advocacy and Economic Development Partnership Services

CaliforniaCalifornia, USADue Monday, October 19, 2026
Client
California
RFP Number
MRB-57708
Posted
10/2/2026
Category
Marketing and Branding
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Looking for Proposals
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Description

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The buyer requires a USA-based vendor to deliver business engagement, advocacy, and economic development partnership services offsite. The scope includes conducting direct business outreach, offering technical assistance and municipal referrals, supporting business retention and attraction, organizing merchant networking, distributing city information, and delivering quarterly reports on business climate data and baseline performance measures. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid for this opportunity. Interested applicants must submit questions by October 8, 2026, and submit proposals digitally via email or online for a three-year contract period.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from RFP CD 2026-05 Business Economic Development Partner.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The City of Huntington Park is requesting proposals from qualified organizations to provide Business Engagement, Advocacy and Economic Development Partnership Services. The selected partner will support business education, retention, attraction, expansion, and communication between local businesses and City government. Qualified entities including non-profit organizations, chambers of commerce, and business associations are eligible to apply.

Issued by
City of Huntington Park
RFP Release Date
October 1, 2026
Questions Due
October 8, 2026 at 12:00 P.M.
City Response/Addendum
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Proposals Due
Monday, October 19, 2026 at 12:00 P.M.
Anticipated Interviews
Monday, November 2, 2026
Anticipated City Council Award
November 24, 2026
Anticipated Commencement
December 1, 2026
How to submit
Digitally via Email or Online
Submission details
Include a technical proposal addressing Section 8, a separate cost proposal, required certifications, disclosures, and any contract exceptions.
Contract term
Three years, with up to two one-year extensions at the City's option
Place of performance
Huntington Park, California (Offsite)
Insurance and bonding
Ability to maintain insurance and comply with City contracting requirements.
Funding
General Fund, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), grant, or other legally available funds

How proposals are evaluated

Understanding of City objectives and proposed approach20 Points
Huntington Park presence, accessibility and business-community reach20 Points
Relevant experience and organizational capacity15 Points
Political neutrality, governance, transparency and conflict safeguards15 Points
Work plan, innovation and quality of proposed services10 Points
Key personnel and service capacity10 Points
Performance measurement and reporting5 Points
Cost and overall value5 Points

Scope of work

  • Conduct direct outreach, merchant meetings, listening sessions, and maintain a business contact network
  • Provide business navigation, education, technical assistance, and referrals regarding municipal processes
  • Support business retention, attraction, expansion, and commercial corridor vitality initiatives
  • Establish a framework for a Downtown Business Improvement District
  • Provide structured business advocacy and fact-based feedback to the City
  • Organize business networking events, merchant roundtables, and educational forums
  • Distribute factual City communications and conduct business-focused public education
  • Establish baseline performance measures and submit quarterly and annual reports

Minimum qualifications

  • Legal authority and organizational capacity to enter into and perform the agreement
  • At least three years of relevant organizational experience in business services, economic development, or chamber operations
  • Demonstrated ability to manage public or institutional funds with appropriate accounting and internal controls
  • Ability to maintain insurance and comply with City contracting requirements
  • Ability to provide services without requiring political support or private membership
  • No unresolved organizational conflict that materially impairs impartial performance
  • Physical office or regular staffed service location in Huntington Park, or an implementation plan for one

Documents to include with the bid

  • Cover Letter
  • Executive Summary
  • Organizational Profile and Governance
  • Huntington Park Presence and Representation Plan
  • Relevant Experience Documentation
  • Proposed Work Plan
  • Political Neutrality and Conflict Safeguards Disclosure
  • Performance Measures Plan
  • Key Personnel Resumes
  • Three References

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