What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer seeks technical assistance services for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Services include designing, delivering, and managing a business support program with individualized consulting. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted no later than November 17, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Set-aside
- Small Business Technical Assistance Services - Deadline December 8,2026, Marketing and Branding RFP USA , Marketing and Branding RFP Michigan <meta http-equiv="keywords" content="USA (Michigan) - Small Business Technical Assistance Services - D
Scope of work
- Kickoff meeting and written implementation plan
- Intake and assessment tools, eligibility procedures, and participant action-plan templates
- Service schedule and outreach and language access plan (English and Spanish)
- Individualized consulting and specialized assistance in general business, marketing, legal, accounting, HR, and IT
- Recurring workshop series and educational materials
- Financing readiness, procurement readiness, and business retention and expansion support
- Monthly activity and expenditure reports and quarterly performance reviews
- Final performance, financial, and transition report
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Technical approach, implementation feasibility, and service quality. | 25 |
| Relevant organizational experience, personnel, and delivery capacity. | 20 |
| Understanding of program goals and Pontiac business needs. | 15 |
| Outreach, language access, accessibility, and inclusive participation. | 15 |
| Cost reasonableness and value relative to proposed services. | 15 |
| Deliverables, performance measurement, and reporting. | 10 |
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
- Appropriately authorized professionals for legal and other regulated services
- Must have filed and paid City of Pontiac corporate and employee income taxes
- Not debarred, suspended, or excluded from federal assistance programs
- At least three references for comparable economic development, small business support, or professional services projects
Documents to include with your response
- Firm's W-9
- Certificate of insurance
- Ownership information and authorized signer(s)
- Brief history of the firm, years in business, firm size, and organizational chart
- Subcontractor qualifications and management plan
- Local workforce and economic participation plan
- At least three references and past performance description
- Cost proposal with budget narrative, personnel, technology, and subcontractor costs
- Terms and conditions acknowledgement (and list of exceptions if applicable)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via OpenGov or digitally via Email or Online
- Instructions
- Submit responses digitally through the solicitation portal (OpenGov) or as specified, including all required vendor questionnaire responses and uploaded documents.