Business District Initiative Program Service

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States; Minnesota, United StatesPosted 2 months agoDeadline: April 2nd, 2026

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SUMMARY

Minnesota seeks a provider for a business district program focused on branding, walkability, and targeted marketing to support Main Street businesses.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Submit applications via the Hennepin County Supplier Portal.
Register or complete user registration in the Supplier Portal.
Applicant must be a suburban municipality, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, or port authority.
Proposals must include a minimum of 4 distinct buildings and 4 distinct businesses.
Projects must benefit the business district as a whole.
Applications must include the 2026 Business District Initiative Application, Outcomes, Deliverables and Measures of Success Form, BDI Budget Form, Map(s) of project area(s), and Resolution or letter(s) of support.
Follow specific format and content requirements.
Eligible costs must be incurred by December 31st, 2027.
Applicant must not be barred from doing business with Federal or State of Minnesota Governments.

BUDGET

Verified

Up to $50,000

TIMELINE

Application period opens: March 5th, 2026

Closing date for all questions: March 26th, 2026 by 3 p.m.

Applications due: April 2nd, 2026 by 3 p.m.

Funding recommendations and consultant assignments anticipated: June 2026

Eligible costs must be incurred by: December 31st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

March 26th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Hennepin County

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Minnesota seeks vendors to deliver a business district initiative program service. The selected provider will be responsible for creating a cohesive brand identity that is reflected throughout the district, enhancing efforts to encourage walking and biking within and to the area, and expanding the walkable nature of the district to support Main Street businesses.

Additionally, the program will involve supporting local businesses through targeted marketing efforts, aiming to boost economic activity and community engagement in the business district. The initiative emphasizes sustainability, accessibility, and the promotion of local commerce.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.