Cooperative Development Service
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
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RFI released: September 13th, 2026
Participant Informational Webinar: October 13th, 2026
RFI Proposal Deadline: November 15th, 2026
Instructor Interviews: December 1st–12th, 2026
Instructor Selection: December 19th, 2026
DC U Launch: March 15th, 2027
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
National Co+op Grocers
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Minnesota is seeking information from vendors capable of providing cooperative development services focused on startup food cooperatives. The services are intended to build practical skills for food co-op development, promote best practices across the food cooperative sector, and prepare startup cooperatives for membership.
The initiative will also foster peer learning and collaboration, strengthen cooperative development capacity, and support a stronger cooperative ecosystem through shared knowledge. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2026, and responses are due by November 15, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due November 15, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 15, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $2,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by National Co+op Grocers. The work is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Cooperative development organizations with food-sector expertise
- Experience supporting startup food cooperatives and member readiness
- Ability to facilitate peer learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing
- Demonstrated capacity-building and cooperative ecosystem development experience
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