Tacoma Cityoftacoma #ED26-0075F

Tacoma On-Call Technical Assistance for Economic Development Programs

The City of Tacoma's Community & Economic Development Department is seeking qualified firms or individuals to provide on-call technical assistance for its economic development programs. - Government Buyer: - City of Tacoma, Community & Economic Development Department - Business Services & Workforce Partnerships and Office of Arts & Cultural Vitality - Services Requested: - On-call, one-on-one technical assistance for small businesses, nonprofits, creative enterprises, and contracting firms - Support for City-supported programs: Revolving Loan Fund, Equity in Contracting, and Tacoma Creates - Services include: - Financial management, bookkeeping, and tax compliance - Business planning, cash flow analysis, and marketing - Organizational systems and capacity building - Procurement readiness and certification support - Grant readiness, fundraising, governance, and strategic planning - Estimated Contract Value: - $55,000 for an initial eight-month term, with options for renewal - Unique/Notable Requirements: - On-call service delivery model - Compliance with Washington State paid sick leave laws and ADA accessibility - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Tacoma Public Utilities Administration Building North, 3628 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call Technical Assistance Services for Economic Development Programs including the Revolving Loan Fund, Tacoma Creates, and Equity in Contracting. The City of Tacoma is seeking qualified firms to provide capacity and readiness support on an on-call basis. The estimated contract value is $55,000. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2026, and the submittal deadline is May 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time.

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