Description
This solicitation calls for a two‑year program that will design, deliver, and manage entrepreneurial‑training and small‑business development services for individuals re‑entering society after incarceration in Cuyahoga County. The work includes financial‑literacy curriculum, business‑readiness workshops, mentorship, and facilitation of seed capital (grants or loans) for participants, along with comprehensive data tracking and monthly performance reporting. The County seeks vendors with proven experience in entrepreneurship training and, preferably, prior work with re‑entry populations, and requires compliance with diversity participation goals and extensive insurance coverage. The contract will be funded through a cost‑reimbursement mechanism, with no disclosed ceiling, and the award will be made via a full and open competition.
• Scope: financial‑literacy training, business‑plan development, capital access, ongoing coaching, and outcome reporting.
• Eligibility: vendors must be on the County’s “Plan Holder of Record” list and meet diversity participation requirements.
• Timeline: pre‑proposal conference (April 5 2021), proposal due (April 26 2021), contract period approx. July 2021 – June 2023.