West Hollywood Planet bids #146057

Restaurant Grant Program Administration and Technical Assistance Services Solicitation

The City of West Hollywood is seeking qualified firms to administer and provide technical assistance for Round 2 of its Restaurant Grant Program. - Government Buyer: - City of West Hollywood, Business Development Division (Economic Development) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are mentioned; this is a service-based solicitation - Services Requested: - Grant Administration Services - Program planning, marketing and outreach, application intake, eligibility review, applicant communication, coordination of technical assistance, grant award processing, recordkeeping, reporting, and program closeout - Budget up to $259,000 - Restaurant-Specific Technical Assistance Services - One-on-one advising and group workshops for restaurants on financial management, operational efficiency, marketing, and long-term sustainability - Participation tracking and program evaluation - Budget up to $50,000 - Program Details: - Up to $1,295,000 in grants to be distributed to approximately 88-100 eligible local restaurants (up to $12,500 per business) - Participation in technical assistance is required for grant eligibility - Unique Requirements: - Multilingual support (English, Spanish, Russian) - Close coordination with City staff and other technical assistance providers - Firms may propose for either or both service components

Description

The City of West Hollywood is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide grant administration and restaurant-specific technical assistance services to support Round 2 of the Citys Restaurant Grant Program. Services include grant program administration, application intake and eligibility review, applicant communication, grant award processing and distribution, and restaurant-specific technical assistance such as one-on-one advising and group-facilitated workshops. The program aims to support local restaurant businesses facing challenges like rising costs and revenue fluctuations. The deadline for proposal submission is October 9, 2026.

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