When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 18, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $4,500,000.

It was issued by Division Of Small Business Of The Delaware Department Of State. The work is located in Dover, Delaware, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experience designing and administering statewide economic development or commercial revitalization programs. Expertise in grant management, application evaluation, and fund disbursement. Strong private-capital coordination and financial deployment capabilities. Proven success conducting outreach to underserved small businesses. Capacity to manage a one-year public-sector contract.

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Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Dover, Delaware, United StatesPosted: September 12, 2026Deadline: October 2, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority seeks a provider to administer a statewide commercial corridor revitalization program combining grant funding, private capital, small-business outreach, and financial coordination. The contract term is one year.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must demonstrate experience in small business lending, financing, or administration of similar programs
Must demonstrate capacity to deploy capital and administer funding programs at scale
Must demonstrate experience working with small businesses in underserved or targeted communities
Must demonstrate familiarity with public funding requirements, compliance, and reporting expectations
Must provide business license(s) and/or certification(s) necessary to perform services
Must furnish proof of insurance prior to the start of the contract period
Must be able to deploy a minimum of 85% of funds within the awarded county
Must not be currently debarred or suspended
Must have no activity executed in an offshore facility

BUDGET

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$4,500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Public Notice: September 11th, 2026

Deadline for Questions: September 18th, 2026

Response to Questions Posted by: September 23rd, 2026

Deadline for Receipt of Proposals: October 2nd, 2026

Estimated Notification of Award: Within 90 days of receipt of proposals

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 18, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Division Of Small Business Of The Delaware Department Of State

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Dover, Delaware, is seeking a vendor to design and administer a statewide commercial corridor initiative. The program is intended to revitalize commercial corridors by pairing targeted grant funding with private capital to drive visible, community-level transformation and support existing small businesses.

The selected provider will oversee application intake, evaluation, and disbursement of funds; coordinate financial deployment and private capital; and conduct targeted outreach to identify and engage eligible small businesses. Outreach should emphasize expanding access to businesses that are not currently served by traditional financing. The contract period will be one year, and all questions must be submitted by September 18, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 18, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $4,500,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Division Of Small Business Of The Delaware Department Of State. The work is located in Dover, Delaware, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experience designing and administering statewide economic development or commercial revitalization programs
Expertise in grant management, application evaluation, and fund disbursement
Strong private-capital coordination and financial deployment capabilities
Proven success conducting outreach to underserved small businesses
Capacity to manage a one-year public-sector contract

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