RFP# OCM-2026-09 Cost Proposal Form _FINAL.xlsx

This is a cost proposal form for RFP# OCM-2026-09 issued by the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) seeking a Grant Program Administrator for the Equity Business Development Grant. The vendor selected through this competitive solicitation will be responsible for administering an electronic request for application (RFA), evaluating eligibility for award, and distributing funds from a $6 million grant allocation. The administrator must provide all necessary infrastructure including hardware, software, security, and communication platforms that meet OCM's IT specifications, as well as deliver real-time dashboards, monthly reporting, and post-grant reporting in OCM-acceptable formats. The vendor must demonstrate capacity to deliver services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner, including translation, interpretation, outreach, and evidence-based strategies to reduce barriers to participation. Awards to eligible applicants will be issued on a first come, first served basis until funding is depleted.

The cost proposal form requires bidders to submit all-inclusive rates for application development, initial setup, customer service, and hosting and infrastructure in Section 1, with the grand total representing the maximum not-to-exceed contract value. Section 2 requires bidders to propose administration costs allocated across three tiers: Tier 1 (Supply Side Social Equity Licensees at 40% of $6M), Tier 2 (Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses with SDVOB Status at 20% of $6M), and Tier 3 (CAURD Licensees at 40% of $6M). The solicitation includes subcontracting goals of 6.00% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, 15.00% for Minority Business Enterprises, and 15.00% for Women Business Enterprises. Bidders may offer early payment discounts and must submit a completed Cost Proposal Attestation along with this form as part of their proposal response.