City of Chicago #77331,1

Chicago seeks delegate agencies for small-business support services

The City of Chicago is seeking delegate agencies to deliver no-cost support to small businesses through its Neighborhood Business Network. - Buyer: City of Chicago, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP); RFP 77331,1, Specification 1360020. - Program: Neighborhood Business Network – Business Support (NBN-BS), serving entrepreneurs and small businesses in designated Chicago Community Areas. - Services: Business coaching and consultations; education and outreach; technical assistance and referrals; support for business planning, finances, marketing and branding, operations, and regulatory compliance; and partnerships or collaborations. - Funding: Reimbursement awards are expected to range from $25,000 to $100,000 per selected agency, depending on service scope, tier, and funding availability. - Operational requirements: Agencies must provide a dedicated program email and webpage, an online service-request form, and monthly activity and outcome reports. Proposals should address accessibility, local needs, outreach, the client journey, organizational capacity, performance measures, staffing, and operational readiness. - Term: One-year initial contract term, with up to four additional one-year extensions. - Products and OEMs: No products, part numbers, quantities, OEMs, or prospective vendors are identified.

Description

The City of Chicago is seeking proposals for its Neighborhood Business Network - Business Support program through the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. The solicitation calls for a program design that provides small-business support, including services such as business education, outreach, partnerships, technical assistance, and referrals. Proposals should describe program accessibility, service areas, organizational experience, outreach and partnerships, performance management, and operational capacity. Responses are due November 12, 2026, and iSupplier vendor portal registration is required.

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