Small Business Technical Assistance Services

The City of Greenville's Neighborhood and Business Services Department is seeking proposals for Small Business Technical Assistance Services. The purpose of this program is to procure an outside consultant to provide technical assistance to eligible small businesses within the City of Greenville and its extra-territorial jurisdiction. The consultant will be expected to evaluate and assess each applicant's current business operations, identify areas for improvement, and develop tailored plans to address those areas. The scope of work includes providing assistance in the areas of marketing and digital presence, financial management, regulatory compliance for employees, and risk management. Respondents must provide details on their qualifications, methodology, approach, schedule, and pricing. Proposals are due by June 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST, and award notification is scheduled for June 13, 2024.

The City has established 4% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 4% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals for this project. The program is designed to provide capacity building resources for existing businesses that are independently owned and operated, have five or fewer locations, 25 or fewer employees, and gross sales not exceeding $500,000. The total budget or award value for this contract opportunity is not specified.