When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on September 17, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $8,000,000 – $8,600,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City Of Irvine. The work is located in Irvine, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Accelerator, incubator, or innovation hub operator with proven program-management experience. Experience supporting healthcare, technology, climate, aerospace, or defense innovation ecosystems. Strong partnerships with universities, investors, industry groups, workforce organizations, and business resource providers. Demonstrated capabilities in tenant and membership operations, events, mentoring, and community engagement. Financially disciplined organization with experience managing growth-oriented facilities and performance reporting.

Accelerator Operator Service (Closed)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Irvine, California, United StatesPosted: August 29, 2026Deadline: September 17, 2026

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SUMMARY

Irvine seeks an experienced accelerator operator to manage facility operations, startup programming, partnerships, events, and member services across high-growth technology sectors. The engagement is structured as a one-year contract.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of five years of experience performing similar services
Must attend the mandatory pre-proposal meeting
Must provide commercial general liability insurance with $2M per occurrence and $4M aggregate limits
Must provide workers' compensation/employer's liability insurance with $1M limits
Must provide automobile liability insurance with $1M limits
Must provide professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance with $1M limits
Must obtain a City of Irvine business license within five days of contract execution
Must be able to provide all required insurance documentation to the City's insurance certificate tracking company
Must submit proposal electronically via the City's website

BUDGET

Estimate

$8,000,000 – $8,600,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: August 27th, 2026

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting: September 3rd, 2026

Questions Due: September 8th, 2026

Submittals Due: September 17th, 2026

Proposal Review by Staff: September 2026

Interviews: October 2026

Recommendation to City Council: November 2026

Notice of Award: November 2026

Contract Execution: November 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 8, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Irvine

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Irvine seeks an accelerator operator to provide specialized programming and resources supporting industries positioned to drive the city’s future economic growth. Priority sectors include healthcare innovation, life sciences, biotechnology, medical technologies, artificial intelligence, gaming, quantum computing, climate transition and decarbonization technologies, clean energy, sustainability, mobility, aerospace, and next-generation defense technologies.

The operator will manage day-to-day operations for an approximately 25,000-unit accelerator facility based on a preliminary space plan subject to City modification. Responsibilities include developing and executing tenant, membership, and programming strategies; coordinating events, workshops, mentoring, investor engagement, and ecosystem convenings; building partnerships with universities, industry groups, capital providers, business resource organizations, and workforce partners; and overseeing customer experience, occupancy, member services, and community activation.

The selected provider will maintain a financially disciplined operating model supporting growth and sustainability and coordinate with the City on reporting, performance measurement, and strategic objectives. The contract period will be one year. Questions are due by September 8, 2026, and a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on September 17, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $8,000,000 – $8,600,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Irvine. The work is located in Irvine, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Accelerator, incubator, or innovation hub operator with proven program-management experience
Experience supporting healthcare, technology, climate, aerospace, or defense innovation ecosystems
Strong partnerships with universities, investors, industry groups, workforce organizations, and business resource providers
Demonstrated capabilities in tenant and membership operations, events, mentoring, and community engagement
Financially disciplined organization with experience managing growth-oriented facilities and performance reporting

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