Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Small Business Development Services
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA)
Business Owner Occupied Stabilization Transformation (B.O.O.S.T) Program
January 5, 2023
City of Moline
Community & Economic Development Department
619 16th Street
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 524-2044
It is the intent of the City of Moline to solicit proposals for the provision of Small Business Development Services for the City of Moline’s Business Owner Occupied Stabilization Transformation (B.O.O.S.T) Program in accordance with all requirements stated herein.
The Business Owner Occupied Stabilization Transformation (B.O.O.S.T) Program will provide entrepreneurs and current small business owners financial assistance (up to $80,000), along with access to tools and skills to make their business endeavor a success.
The Small Business Development Services Consultant will assist new or existing small business entrepreneurs start an eligible (program) new business or expand and improve an existing business through advising, training and tools.
Proposals shall be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the front as follows:
Proposals for Small Business Development Services for the City of Moline’s Business Owner Occupied Stabilization Transformation (B.O.O.S.T) Program
Only proposals that are received prior to the proposal’s due time and contained in a sealed envelope will be considered. Proposals must not be sent by facsimile or e-mail. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to deliver the proposal on or before the due time.
A complete copy of the proposal must be received, at the following location, by 2:30 pm, Central Standard Time, on Monday, February 6, 2023.
City of Moline
Attention: City Clerk
619 16th Street
Moline, IL 61265
Late proposals will not be accepted and will be returned unopened to the Bidder.
Inquiries
All inquiries related to this Request for Qualifications should be directed, in writing, to:
K.J. Whitley
Community Development Manager
Community & Economic Development Department
City of Moline
619 16th Street
Moline, IL 61265
Email: Phone: (309) 524.2044
Information obtained from any other source is not official and should not be relied upon.