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Reference Number

0000371618

Issuing Organization

The City of Jacksonville

Owner Organization

Community Development Division

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

Small Business Development Program

Title

RFP-Small Business Development Program

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.1010.C10546876

Details

Location

United States, North Carolina, Onslow County

Piggyback Contract

Description

The City of Jacksonville seeks proposals from qualified, interested parties to administer a small business development program. This program is designed to facilitate economic development according to 24 CFR §570.201(o)(1).
It is envisioned that this program will be a multi-year investment in our community.
Schedule

RFP Invitation Release Date/Advertisement December 27, 2024
Submission for Questions and Clarifications January 7, 2025
Response to Questions and Clarifications January 10, 2025
Submission of Proposals January 17, 2025
Agency Interviews (if required) January 27, 2025
Selection Committee’s Recommendation January 30, 2025

Interested parties will submit their proposals digitally in accordance with the schedule established above.

Questions about this proposal must be submitted by email to tjackson@jacksonvillenc.gov by January 7, 2025.

Proposals are due by 5:00 PM (EST) on January 17, 2025, by email to tjackson@jacksonvillenc.gov.

Scope of Services
The City’s partner selected through this solicitation will be responsible for developing and administering a program that will provide technical assistance, advice, and business support services to owners of microenterprises and persons developing
microenterprises §570.201(o)(1)(ii)., Guidelines for ensuring the partner’s program is in compliance are found in 24 CFR 570.209. It is expected that the partner will develop all aspects of this program based upon experience and industry best practices,
while being inclusive of applicable activities that are eligible for CDBG assistance under §570.203. The City will be an active participant in all aspects of this process; however, the purpose of this solicitation is to forge a partnership with a private and/or
non-profit agency as an extension of City staff to expedite development of the program and maximize the return on our investment. It is anticipated that the selected partner will have a local presence in Jacksonville and will be an involved member of our
business community.

This solicitation is envisioned to result in a multi-year contract including a three-year base period, with the opportunity for two, one-year extensions. The total contract period resulting from this solicitation will not exceed five years.

Federal (Community Development Block Grant) funds will support this program for a total first-year amount of $50,000. Federal funding in the amount of $50,000 will be administered by this program in the form of reimbursement for program administration.

Funding for subsequent years of the contract will be appropriated through the City’s annual budget development process and are subject to the discretion of the Jacksonville City Council.

The selected partner will utilize the assistance funds to provide financial assistance to existing microenterprises or assist in the establishment of a microenterprise through the provision of:

Technical assistance to a new or existing microenterprise or to persons developing a microenterprise, and
General support to owners of microenterprises or to persons developing a microenterprise

Performance measure will include fifty-one percent (51%) of eligible small businesses will successfully open and operate within six (6) months of completion of the established program.

For full details, please refer to the attached RFP. RFP prevails over Bidnet Posting.

Dates

Publication

12/27/2024 04:14 PM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

01/07/2025 05:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

01/17/2025 05:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Tracy Jackson

910-938-5269

tjackson@jacksonvillenc.gov

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Federally Funded

- Insurance Required

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

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