South-Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center

Buyer seeks qualified consultants to provide technical assistance to small businesses in nine Minnesota counties. Consultants will assist with various business needs across 14 service categories including business planning, accounting, marketing, and specialized industry consulting. Buyer will establish a roster of approved contractors to provide services from July 2025 through June 2026, with possible one-year renewal option.

• 5/5/2025 - Questions Deadline
• 5/8/2025 - Answers Posted
• 5/19/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 7/1/2025 - Contract Start

• Must reside within the state of Minnesota
• Experience in relevant consulting areas
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality
• Willingness to sign conflict of interest agreement

• Deliver business planning and operations consulting
• Provide accounting and financial planning services
• Develop marketing and e-commerce strategies
• Consult on hospitality industry finance and operations
• Deliver human resources consulting services
• Assist with government contracting processes
• Provide export planning and market research
• Support startup and early-stage business development
• Conduct turnaround management consulting
• Advise on cybersecurity awareness and risk management