When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 15, 2026.

It was issued by Mid-Continent Public Library. The work is located in Missouri, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Business consulting firms experienced in start-up and small-business support. Providers with marketing, legal, and financial advisory capabilities. Firms experienced in business formation, financial planning, and go-to-market strategy. Companies able to support entrepreneurs through assessments, planning, and foundational tool development.

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Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Missouri, United StatesPosted: September 1, 2026Deadline: September 29, 2026

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SUMMARY

This opportunity seeks vendors to deliver integrated business start-up support covering marketing, legal, and financial services. The program is intended to help patrons establish foundational business tools and plan their next steps.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must maintain all licenses, registrations, qualifications, and insurance required for the proposed services
Must use qualified personnel and perform services professionally, promptly, and impartially
Must protect confidential, privileged, proprietary, and personally identifiable information
Must avoid conflicts that impair professional judgment
Must comply with applicable law, professional rules, and MCPL program requirements
Must submit one searchable PDF proposal
Must maintain insurance acceptable to MCPL, which may include commercial general liability, professional/errors-and-omissions liability, cyber/privacy liability, and workers' compensation

CONTRACT DURATION

8 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: September 1st, 2026

Questions Due: September 15th, 2026

Proposals Due: September 29th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 15, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Mid-Continent Public Library

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DESCRIPTION

The vendor will provide professional business start-up services to help patrons identify their needs, understand available options, develop foundational business tools, and determine appropriate next steps.

Marketing services may include brand and marketing assessments, target-market and competitor identification, website, search, email, content, or social media strategy, introductory marketing plans, positioning and messaging, foundational marketing materials, and launch or promotional planning.

Legal services may include business entity selection and formation, routine organizational documents and contracts, and guidance related to employees and independent contractors. Financial services may include budgeting and cash-flow planning, bookkeeping setup, financial projections, pricing analysis, and break-even analysis. Questions must be submitted by September 15, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 15, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Mid-Continent Public Library. The work is located in Missouri, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Business consulting firms experienced in start-up and small-business support
Providers with marketing, legal, and financial advisory capabilities
Firms experienced in business formation, financial planning, and go-to-market strategy
Companies able to support entrepreneurs through assessments, planning, and foundational tool development

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