Small Business Technical Assistance Services - "Re-Advertisement"

The City of Greenville's Neighborhood and Business Services Department has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP #25-26-12A) for Small Business Technical Assistance Services, seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive support to small businesses within Greenville's city limits or extra-territorial jurisdiction. The procurement aims to enroll a minimum of eight eligible businesses in a twelve-month program focusing on four critical areas: marketing and digital presence, financial literacy and management, regulatory compliance for employees, and risk management. Targeted businesses must have five or fewer locations, 25 or fewer employees, and gross sales not exceeding $500,000. The consulting firm will be responsible for developing individual business profiles, delivering one-on-one consulting services, and achieving specific program outcomes such as enhancing online presence, improving profitability, demonstrating better financial management, and developing risk mitigation strategies. Proposals are due September 22, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, with a notification of award anticipated on September 26, 2025. Interested parties can direct questions to Tish Williams, Business Development Manager, at 252.329.4505 or tfwilliams@greenvillenc.gov.

The City has established specific diversity requirements for this professional services contract, including a 4% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 4% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) goal, with all MWBE firms required to be certified by the NC Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses (NC HUB). While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the technical assistance services suggests a contract that would provide meaningful support to small businesses through extensive consulting and strategic guidance. The procurement appears designed to support economic development by providing targeted technical assistance to small businesses that might otherwise lack access to sophisticated business consulting services. The contract will likely involve a comprehensive assessment and ongoing support model that helps participating businesses improve their operational effectiveness, financial management, and overall competitiveness. Potential respondents should carefully review the full RFP documentation to understand the complete scope of requirements and expectations for delivering these critical small business support services.