Description
The City of Los Angeles is soliciting qualified organizations to act as operators of its BusinessSource Center (LABSC) ecosystem for 2026‑27. Operators will manage a network of ten regional centers, delivering business‑development services—including training, technical assistance, capital‑access counseling, procurement support, and entrepreneurship coaching—to low‑ and moderate‑income micro‑ and small‑business owners city‑wide. The contract runs from January 1 2027 to June 30 2027 (six months) with up to three one‑year renewal options. Funding is sourced from HUD’s Community Development Block Grant, with an overall budget of up to $7.3 million and individual center allocations ranging from $712,500 to $775,000. Proposers must submit a detailed proposal package (budget forms, compliance checklists, organizational information, etc.) by September 14 2026, after attending a mandatory virtual pre‑bid conference on August 27 2026. Evaluation will consider technical capability, past performance, and cost‑reimbursement pricing.
• Manage daily operations of an assigned LABSC location (staffing, outreach, client enrollment, CRM data entry).
• Deliver a menu of services: business planning, financial literacy, legal compliance, marketing, IT support, procurement assistance, and post‑award contract support.
• Meet performance metrics tied to HUD CDBG objectives (job creation/retention, client outcomes).
• Provide cost‑reimbursement billing and comply with City contracting, audit, and reporting requirements.
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LABSC Procurement Team