Mendocino County PlanetBids #029-26

Mendocino County Seeks Vendor for Microenterprise Technical Assistance Services

The County of Mendocino Executive Office is seeking a qualified vendor to provide Microenterprise Technical Assistance Services for 54 participants under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income initiative. - Government Buyer: - County of Mendocino Executive Office - Scope of Services: - One-on-one counseling for microenterprise participants - Guidance on licensing, permitting, and regulatory navigation - Government liaison support - Access to business resources and networking opportunities - Program outreach and marketing - Development of individualized service plans based on needs assessments - Program reporting and tracking of participant progress - Target Audience: - 54 qualified microenterprise businesses and startups - Unique Requirements: - Services must be tailored to each participant’s needs - Workshops will be provided by County staff (not the vendor) - Vendor must support economic development and small business growth - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned, as this is a service-based solicitation.

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) from the County of Mendocino seeks a qualified vendor to provide Microenterprise technical assistance services funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income for 54 qualified participants. The program aims to support small-scale microenterprise businesses and startups by removing obstacles related to licensing, permitting, and other governmental processes. The initiative focuses on stimulating economic growth and small business development through customized technical support and individual needs assessments. Vendors must submit proposals in paper format by August 3, 2026.

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