REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #223
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #223
The Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) #223 - Economic and Workforce Development Grants, to identify nonprofit partners to implement a host of economic and workforce development programs. This RFP includes twenty-four (24) distinct program areas and an anticipated total funding allocation for initial grants of $11,450,000. Grant awards are anticipated to begin in July 2022, unless otherwise noted. For some programs, OEWD may elect to renew or extend services through fiscal year 2025-2026, subject to OEWD approval and funding appropriation.
KEY DATES
The anticipated schedule for this RFP is below. Please check this page frequently for updates as the schedule is subject to change.
OEWD hosted an optional online Technical Assistance Conference via Zoom to assist applicants in determining the eligibility of proposed projects, completing the proposal package, and navigating City requirements. Click below to watch the video recorded on Monday, April 25, 2022.
Substantive Questions
The deadline to submit substantive questions was Monday, May 9, 2022 at 11:59 PM. Substantive questions are questions that seek to clarify expectations about the RFP or administrative processes. However, you may continue to submit technical questions (e.g. "How do I complete the application?") to oewd.procurement@sfgov.org until the submission deadline and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Technical Assistance
OEWD will offer five (5) virtual technical assistance sessions (held online via Zoom) to support applicants with the online application. If you would like 1:1 or small group consultation on the online application form, please join us for one of the following sessions (no pre-registration required):
- Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M. CLICK HERE TO ATTEND TA SESSION #1 (Zoom)
- Monday, May 2, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. CLICK HERE TO ATTEND TA SESSION #2 (Zoom)
- Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. CLICK HERE TO ATTEND TA SESSION #3 (Zoom)
- Friday, May 13, 2022 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. CLICK HERE TO ATTEND TA SESSION #4 (Zoom)
- Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. CLICK HERE TO ATTEND TA SESSION #5 (Zoom)
To ensure full transparency and the opportunity for all applicants to benefit from Departmental guidance, questions should only be submitted in writing. The answers to all questions asked by the deadline will be available for download in the Documents section below.
UPDATES
All updates to the RFP will be posted in this section with a date/time stamp indicating when the update occurred. Any questions regarding updates should be directed to oewd.procurement@sfgov.org.
August 31, 2022 at 6:55 P.M. - The notification date has been moved to September 9, 2022. Many notices have already gone out to applicants, and others may be sent out before this deadline. Please look for notices from oewd.procurement@sfgov.org.
August 15, 2022 at 12:30 P.M. - The notification date has been moved to August 31, 2022. Many notices have already gone out to applicants, and others may be sent out before this deadline. Please look for notices from oewd.procurement@sfgov.org.
June 21, 2022 at 4:00 P.M. - The notification date has been moved to July 21, 2022. Many notices have already gone out to applicants, and others may be sent out before this deadline. Please look for notices from oewd.procurement@sfgov.org.
May 13, 2022 at 1:30 A.M. - The optional online Technical Assistance Conference was posted in the "Technical Assistance" section above.
May 12, 2022 at 2:20 P.M. - The final posting of the RFP 223 Question and Answer (Q&A) log has been published under "Documents", below.
April 29, 2022 at 6:20 P.M. - The initial posting of the RFP 223 Question and Answer (Q&A) log has been published under "Documents", below.
APPLY
Applications will be accepted online, and all elements of the proposal package must be submitted by the application deadline.
DOCUMENTS (CLICK TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD)
Request for Proposals (RFP) #223
Appendix A: Application Questions - RFP #223 - For reference only. This document contains the questions that you will find in the online application. Click to download.
Appendix B: Proposal Budget Template - REQUIRED. This is the standard budget template that must be uploaded with your online submission.
Appendix C: City Grant Terms (Form G-100) - For reference only. This document provides standard City boilerplate language that will be included in the resulting grants awarded through this RFP.
Appendix D: Applicant Requirements and Guidelines - For reference only. This document provides additional details on key City administrative requirements that apply to applicants.
Appendix E: Supplier Registration Instructions - For reference only.
Initial Posting: RFP 223 Question and Answer Log - Published 4/29/2022
Final Posting: RFP 223 Question and Answer Log - Published 5/12/2022
Any additional documents will be uploaded in this section, please check back frequently for updates. If you would like to request any of the above documents in an alternative format, please email oewd.procurement@sfgov.org. The email address is monitored between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
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