The Northern California SBDC Lead Center (a program of Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation) is requesting proposals from entities wishing to join the Northern California Network. Organizations are invited to submit proposals to host Small Business Development Centers, which will deliver high-quality services to small businesses and new entrepreneurs allowing them to start and grow businesses, create jobs, increase sales, and gain capital and investment. Small Business Development Centers provide direct and measurable economic benefits to the communities they serve. Eligible entities include, but are not limited to institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations engaged in economic development activities, cities and counties that have pre-existing economic development departments, and public economic development institutions such as workforce investment boards and economic development corporations.
BIDDERS CONFERENCE VIDEOS
Watch Bidders Conference A Recorded February 25, 2021
Watch Bidders Conference B Recorded February 26, 2021
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Issuance Date - January 11, 2021
- Bidder’s Conference #1 - 10 - 12 PM, February 25, 2021 - register here: https://norcalsbdc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y3ppbpo4S_aDJMOEXzDj2Q
- Bidder’s Conference #2 - 1 - 3 PM, February 26, 2021 - register here: https://norcalsbdc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TBHECjUZQwGw7LS-6IUpug
- Letter of Intent Submission Deadline - April 2, 2021
- Bidder’s Conference #3 - 1 - 3 PM, April 16, 2021
- Proposals Due - June 11, 2021
- Notification of Winning Bidders/Notice Posted - August 13, 2021
- Mandatory New Host and Director Meeting - August 30, 2021
- Start date of contract and work commences - October 1, 2021
Questions about this RFP should be directed to:
Kristin Johnson, Norcal SBDC Executive Director
707-496-7079 or kristin.johnson@humboldt.edu
