Export Training Grant Program Consultant

The State of California, through the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), is seeking a consultant to provide strategic and administrative input on the Export Training Grant Program. The selected consultant will be responsible for collaborating with external stakeholders, reviewing grant applications, and convening expert review panels. The consultant must have a minimum of 25 years of professional experience consulting public agencies or directly to small businesses on international trade, as well as a master's degree in a relevant field. The proposed contract period is from May 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with an estimated 10-12 hours of work per week. Responses to the Request for Proposal (RFP) are due by April 22, 2024, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time. The RFP outlines the scope of work, which includes grant program development, grant administration, program reporting metrics, advisory support, and communication and collaboration. Proposals will be evaluated based on the proposer's experience, leadership, and budget/cost estimates.

The contract opportunity is open to all qualified individuals or organizations, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents do not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget or award value range for this contract is also not specified in the provided materials.