Specifications include, but are not limited to: The selected vendor will be responsible for designing, developing, managing, and supporting a two-function web-based intake and matching platform, with reporting capabilities to assist DED SSBCI. The US Treasury requires the Nation to submit quarterly and annual reports, therefore, it is imperative that the selected vendor is knowledgeable on SSBCI Treasury guidelines to help DED meet all requirements for the duration of the program. A. Intake and match platform: i. A dedicated landing page for a pre-application and match platform, where an applicant will fill out a form with self-reported information about its business and financing needs and be matched to one or more products offered by DED’s selected Participating Lender. ii. An application for DED and its selected Participating Lender(s) to interact and communicate loan activity. iii. A customizable web platform that will allow DED and its selected Participating Lender(s) to connect to small business applicants that will fit the SSBCI lending program and its US Treasury parameters. iv. to refer each small business applicant to the lenders and service providers whose product and service offerings are most consistent with the Applicant’s needs.
