ARP Stamford Small Business Services

The City of Stamford, Connecticut is soliciting proposals through Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 878 for ARP Stamford Small Business Services, funded through the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The procurement seeks a service provider to support small businesses within Stamford, located in Fairfield County. The solicitation was released on July 7, 2022, with proposals due by July 28, 2022, at 4:00 PM EDT. Potential vendors can access all proposal documents, drawings, and specifications through the ProcureWare platform at https://stamfordct.procureware.com. Technical questions should be directed to Leah Kagan, Special Assistant to the Mayor, at (203) 977-4860 or lkagan@stamfordct.gov, while purchasing and bidding procedure inquiries can be addressed to Erik J. Larson, Purchasing Agent, at (203) 977-4107 or elarson@stamfordct.gov. There is no pre-proposal meeting required, and no RFP deposit is necessary for participation.

The RFP appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The solicitation does not specify an estimated total value, budget range, or detailed evaluation criteria for the proposed services. Additionally, there are no explicit requirements regarding organizational size, minority status, or other qualifying factors for potential respondents. The lack of specificity suggests the city is seeking flexible proposals from a wide range of service providers capable of supporting small businesses through ARP funding. Interested parties are encouraged to review the complete RFP documentation on the ProcureWare platform to understand the full scope of the potential contract and submission requirements.