City of Chicago #77333,2

Chicago Neighborhood Business Network–Peer Support Lead Agency

The City of Chicago is seeking a nonprofit lead agency to coordinate peer support for organizations serving neighborhood small businesses. - Government buyer: City of Chicago, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP); contact named in the attachment: Maurice Phillips. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, vendors, or prospective provider organizations are named. The City seeks one qualified nonprofit lead agency. - Requested service: Design and deliver the Neighborhood Business Network–Peer Support (NBN-PS) program for delegate agencies and other eligible business-serving organizations, using an Assess, Build, Connect, and Deliver framework. - Map organizations’ programs and service gaps; develop shared tools and resources; facilitate peer learning and network convenings; strengthen referrals and collaboration; and provide implementation support. - Required deliverables include a program map, training curriculum and on-demand videos, a program email, and an annual impact report. - Assistance, resources, and programming must be free to participating organizations. - Funding and term: Reimbursement grant of up to $500,000. The anticipated initial term is one year, with up to four additional one-year periods, subject to need, funding, and performance.

Description

The City of Chicago seeks proposals for the BACP-Neighborhood Business Network - Peer Support program. The solicitation requests an organization to provide a program supporting neighborhood businesses, with proposals addressing program design and accessibility, outreach, partnerships, performance management, and organizational capacity. A completed Work Program Form and a one-page program summary are among the requested materials. Responses are due November 12, 2026; vendor portal registration is required.

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