Small Business and Entrepreneur Development Revitalization Specialist Services

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United StatesPosted 9 days agoDeadline: May 18th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a contractor to support small business and entrepreneur development through technical assistance, market analysis, training, and partnership building in New Mexico.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

BUDGET

Verified

$80,000

CONTRACT DURATION

48 months

TIMELINE

RFP Release Date: April 28th, 2026

Acknowledgement of Receipt Form Due: May 4th, 2026

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference: May 4th, 2026

Deadline to Submit Written Questions: May 6th, 2026

Response to Written Questions: May 11th, 2026

Submission of Proposal: May 18th, 2026

Proposal Evaluation: May 21st, 2026

Selection of Finalists: May 22nd, 2026

Best and Final Offers: May 25th, 2026

Oral Presentation(s): May 26th, 2026

Finalize Contractual Agreements: May 28th, 2026

Contract Awards: May 28th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 6th, 2026

Issuing Agency

New Mexico Economic Development Department

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DESCRIPTION

The selected contractor will provide specialist services focused on small business and entrepreneur development revitalization. Responsibilities include delivering onsite and remote technical assistance to support business retention, expansion, and recruitment, which enables local agency programs to drive comprehensive business development initiatives.

Key tasks involve supporting the development of main street businesses, conducting market analysis vital for community economic development strategies, and educating affiliated organizations, local government partners, entrepreneurs, and building owners. The contractor will also provide economic vitality training, offer support for the state coordinating program, and sustain a network of partnerships and collaborations throughout the duration of the contract.

A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for May 5, 2026. Prospective bidders are required to submit all questions by May 6, 2026.

Source attribution

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