Request for Proposal (RFP): Business Support Services
Apply by Monday, October 5
WHAT: Denver Economic Development and Opportunity (DEDO) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified organizations to deliver high quality small business support programs and services. Specifically, across eligible census tracts in Neighborhood Equity and Stabilization (NEST) neighborhoods focusing on business technical assistance, mentoring, and business/corridor promotion.
WHY: This RFP advances NEST’s mission to ensure the economic, social, and cultural benefits of Denver’s growth are shared by all residents. It expands equitable access to resources that support small businesses, including technical assistance, mentoring, and corridor promotion, and helps mitigate displacement and gentrification in historically diverse neighborhoods.
WHEN: The RFP is now open and the deadline to apply is Monday, October 5, at 4 PM.
HOW: View the RFP now through our Bidding Opportunities webpage here. https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Economic-Development-Opportunity/Bidding-Opportunities
LEARN MORE: Register for the upcoming pre-bid meeting Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM here.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact amy.bernabe-jimenes@denvergov.org with five business days’ notice.
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