Request for Proposals (RFP) #234

This multi‑program solicitation (RFP #234) from the City and County of San Francisco’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development funds a suite of community‑economic‑development, workforce‑development, and small‑business initiatives across twelve distinct program areas. The award structure includes both grant‑type and professional‑services contracts, with individual awards ranging from $50 k to $1.6 M and a total anticipated funding envelope of roughly $7.8 million. Awards are made to a diverse set of nonprofit (and in one case for‑profit) vendors delivering services such as business coaching, technical assistance for low‑moderate‑income neighborhoods, language‑specific outreach, food‑incubator operations, public‑safety training, arts & entertainment workforce development, urban‑agriculture programs, and niche manufacturing of legacy‑business plaques. Contracts commence on or after Jan 1 2026, have an initial term of up to two years, and may be extended for up to four additional years (maximum six years). Compliance with San Francisco’s Minimum Compensation Ordinance, Health Care Accountability Ordinance, First Source Hiring Program, and other local statutes is mandatory. • Scope covers business development, technical assistance, training, legal support, food‑incubator services, public‑safety academy, arts & entertainment, education, urban agriculture, and plaque manufacturing. • Funding sources include the City General Fund, CDBG, WIOA, and add‑back funds; grant caps vary by program (e.g., $200 k/yr for low‑income neighborhood assistance). • Awarded to 19 separate vendors, primarily nonprofit organizations, each responsible for delivering services in specific neighborhoods or language‑focused markets.