# City of Chicago #77333,2

Chicago Neighborhood Business Network–Peer Support Lead Agency

**Posted:** November 06, 2026
**Respond By:** November 12, 2026
**Identifier:** 77333,2
**NAICS:** 813910, 561499, 813319

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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