Economic Development Department

Buyer seeks to establish a contract for technical assistance services in accounting for the State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 program. The contractor will develop, manage, and provide tailored business technical assistance trainings and one-to-one support for eligible VSB and SEDI businesses. Services include conducting training sessions, offering individualized consultations, and maintaining required reporting metrics. The program aims to help small businesses access funding and improve their financial management skills.

• 6/24/2024 - RFP Release Date
• 7/9/2024 - Deadline to Submit Written Questions
• 7/12/2024 - Response to Written Questions
• 7/19/2024 - Proposal Due Date

• Language proficiency in English and Spanish
• Professional qualifications in accounting services
• Knowledge of VSB and SEDI business challenges
• Communication and instructional skills
• Cultural competence
• Data and reporting experience
• Individualized consultation experience

• Provide 12 training sessions on accounting topics
• Offer 12 hours of one-to-one business assistance per training session
• Assist minimum 80 qualified VSB or SEDI beneficiaries
• Deliver trainings in both English and Spanish
• Prepare marketing materials for training sessions
• Report attendance and metrics to Economic Development Department
• Maintain reporting metrics required by US Treasury SSBCI program