When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $100,000.

It was issued by Lane Community College. The work is located in Eugene, Oregon, United States; Oregon, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Business consulting firm with broad expertise in startups, operations, finance, and strategic growth. Experienced advisors supporting business formation, commercialization, funding access, and succession planning. Capability in artificial intelligence adoption, cybersecurity best practices, and business resilience. Proven record delivering small-business or entrepreneurial advisory programs.

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Management Consulting & Admin Support

Eugene, Oregon, United States; Oregon, United States; Oregon, United StatesPosted: August 4, 2026Deadline: August 28, 2026

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SUMMARY

A vendor is sought to provide one year of comprehensive business advising services spanning startup support, financial and operational management, growth strategy, technology adoption, cybersecurity, and succession planning.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be an individual independent contractor or sole proprietor
Must reside in Linn, Benton, or an adjacent Oregon county
Minimum of an Associate’s degree in business administration, economics, accounting, or a related field
At least three years of practical business experience as a business owner, executive, or consultant
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
Must have recordkeeping, data entry, and reporting proficiency
Must have proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office tools
Must maintain a broad form comprehensive general liability and automobile liability insurance policy with coverage of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence

BUDGET

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$100,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Issue Request for Proposal: August 3rd, 2026

Deadline for submitting requests for scope clarification: August 14th, 2026

Answers to Questions / Requests for Clarification Issued (approx.): August 18th, 2026

Opening (Proposal Due): August 28th, 2026

Presentations, Demonstrations, or Interviews (if needed): September 2026

Issuance of Notice of Intent to Award (approx.): September 15th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 14, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Lane Community College

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DESCRIPTION

The vendor will provide comprehensive business advising services, including business formation and organizational structure, business plan development, pre-venture feasibility assessments, startup guidance, operations management, and strategic planning for growth.

Advisory services will also address financial management, including bookkeeping, budgeting, tax planning, and cash flow management; marketing and sales strategies; human resource management; access to capital and funding; product commercialization; intellectual property protection; and the use of artificial intelligence in business operations. Additional areas include cybersecurity best practices, business transition and succession planning, exit planning, and business resilience and recovery.

The contract period will be one year. All questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026, and proposals are due by August 28, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $100,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Lane Community College. The work is located in Eugene, Oregon, United States; Oregon, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Business consulting firm with broad expertise in startups, operations, finance, and strategic growth
Experienced advisors supporting business formation, commercialization, funding access, and succession planning
Capability in artificial intelligence adoption, cybersecurity best practices, and business resilience
Proven record delivering small-business or entrepreneurial advisory programs

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