Microenterprise Businesses Technical Assistance Services

This state and local contracting opportunity is for Microenterprise Businesses Technical Assistance Services in the state of Massachusetts. The Chelsea, Massachusetts government is seeking vendors to provide technical assistance services to support the development and growth of microenterprise businesses. The required services include providing training, consulting, and other support to assist microenterprises in areas such as business planning, financial management, marketing, and operations. Vendors must demonstrate expertise and experience in working with small and very small businesses, as well as the ability to deliver services in a variety of formats including individual consultations, group workshops, and online resources. Proposals are due by November 20, 2017, and the contract is expected to have an initial term of one year with possible extensions.

This opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, but the solicitation indicates a preference for proposals from businesses that qualify as disadvantaged enterprises, including minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and small businesses. No incumbent vendor is listed, and the total budget or award value for the contract is not specified. Interested vendors will need to download the full bid package from the provided website to access detailed requirements, submission instructions, and evaluation criteria.