Request for Proposals (RFP) #237 (NEW)*

The City and County of San Francisco’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) is issuing RFP 237 to fund ten distinct program areas that address workforce development, small‑business entrepreneurship, commercial‑corridor activation, cultural‑economy entrepreneurship, and inclusive‑leadership training. A total of approximately $6.84 million is earmarked for initial awards, with individual award amounts ranging from $25 k to $833 k per year, depending on the program. Eligible applicants include both nonprofit and for‑profit entities (specific eligibility varies by program), must be registered City suppliers, and must comply with city labor and equity ordinances (Equal Benefits, Minimum Compensation, Health Care Accountability). Proposals are due November 13 2026, with a technical‑assistance conference on October 27 2026 and a protest period ending December 22 2026. Contracts may run 18 months to 3 years initially, with optional extensions up to six years. • Ten program areas covering apprenticeships, transportation‑logistics training, maintenance‑repair training, Mission‑Street plaza activations, corridor‑specific customer‑attraction events, neighborhood‑corridor economic vitality, Bayview cultural‑economy fellowships, Ocean Avenue Lunar New Year celebration, entertainment‑zone technical assistance, and inclusive‑leadership training. • Funding is provided as grants or professional‑service contracts; some programs require a non‑City match (5 %–20 %). • Applicants must submit a detailed narrative (150‑point scoring) and a completed budget template, and comply with extensive reporting, insurance, and data‑privacy requirements.