When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 6, 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?

Established firm specializing in business consulting and entrepreneurship support. Experience delivering one-on-one business advising across a variety of topics. Proven track record serving for-profit business clients, including start-ups and established enterprises. Ability to provide both in-person and virtual advising services. Strong protocols for data confidentiality and outcome documentation.

Business Advising Services (Due July 31, 2026)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Eugene, Oregon, United States; Oregon, United States; Oregon, United StatesPosted: June 24th, 2026Deadline: July 31st, 2026

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SUMMARY

RFP for providing confidential, one-on-one, no-cost business advising services to business owners and entrepreneurs in Oregon, covering a broad spectrum of business topics.

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 5 years of practical business experience as a business owner, executive, or consultant
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office tools
Must maintain broad form comprehensive general liability and automobile liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate coverage
Must adhere to Oregon SBDC Network Code of Ethics Policies and Oregon Public Official Law

BUDGET

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$100,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Issue Request for Proposal: June 22nd, 2026

Deadline for submitting requests for scope clarification: July 6th, 2026

Answers to Questions / Requests for Clarification Issued (approx.): July 13th, 2026

RFP Protest Period Ends: 7 calendar days prior to RFP Opening

Opening (Proposal Due): July 31st, 2026

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

Issuance of Notice of Intent to Award (approx.): August 31st, 2026

Award Protest Period Ends: 7 calendar days after Notice of Intent to Award

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 6th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Lane Community College

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DESCRIPTION

The agency is seeking a qualified vendor to provide confidential, no-cost, one-on-one business advising services to business owners and prospective entrepreneurs. These services are to be delivered on behalf of the agency's network, either in-person or virtually via Zoom, with a focus on for-profit business clients.

Advising sessions will address a range of topics, such as business formation and structure, business plan development, pre-venture feasibility, startup guidance, operations management, and financial management—including bookkeeping, budgeting, tax planning, and cash flow. The vendor will also provide expertise in marketing and sales strategies, human resource management, accessing sources of capital, commercialization of products, intellectual property protection, integration of artificial intelligence in business operations, cybersecurity best practices, succession planning, business resilience and recovery, strategic planning, and growth initiatives.

The selected provider must document client success stories, measure economic impacts and outcomes, and ensure the accuracy and confidentiality of all client data. Additionally, maintaining all scheduled client appointments and delivering timely follow-up are essential requirements for this engagement.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 6, 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?: Established firm specializing in business consulting and entrepreneurship support
Experience delivering one-on-one business advising across a variety of topics
Proven track record serving for-profit business clients, including start-ups and established enterprises
Ability to provide both in-person and virtual advising services
Strong protocols for data confidentiality and outcome documentation

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