Solicitation No. 2026-006-RFP Constituent Financial Empowerment Services

DeKalb County Government in Georgia is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Solicitation No. 2026-006-RFP Constituent Financial Empowerment Services, a three-year multiyear contract with one optional one-year renewal. The County seeks qualified contractors to provide integrated financial empowerment services including homeownership counseling, financial literacy and credit counseling, and facilitation of technical assistance for small businesses and entrepreneurs serving residents and small businesses throughout DeKalb County. Services must be delivered in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats and include structured counseling sessions and educational workshops. Qualified responders must demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience, possess at least one HUD-Certified Housing Counselor, and demonstrate capability to serve diverse and underserved populations. Key deadlines include the mandatory DeKalb First Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE) meeting on February 18, 25, or March 4, 2026; a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference via Zoom on February 24, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET; a question submission deadline of March 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET; and a proposal deadline of March 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. Evaluation criteria consist of Cost Proposal (10 points), Technical Proposal (80 points), and Local Small Business Enterprise Participation (10 points), with an optional interview bonus of up to 10 points. Pricing must be submitted as a Firm Fixed Lump Sum for the entire three-year initial term with annual breakdowns, and services must commence within thirty days of the Notice to Proceed.

The DeKalb First Ordinance requires 20 percent LSBE participation, with certified LSBE-DeKalb firms receiving ten preference points and LSBE-MSA firms receiving five preference points in the evaluation process. Responders must also comply with the First Source Jobs Ordinance, making good faith efforts to hire fifty percent of all jobs created using the First Source Registry. Contractors must carry comprehensive insurance coverage including Professional Liability ($1,000,000 minimum), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 minimum), and Umbrella/Excess coverage ($5,000,000 minimum), with the County named as additional insured. The RFP does not specify an incumbent vendor, existing contract value, or explicit budget range for this opportunity. All contractors must provide quarterly and final performance reports detailing service delivery, outcomes, and program metrics, and must maintain books, records, and supporting documents for seven years following contract termination.