When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 22, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 2, 2026.

It was issued by Metropolitan Council. The work is located in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Management consulting firm with experience in business development and organizational capacity building. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, business plans, proposal development, and project management. Capability to provide both group training and one-on-one consultation. Experience supporting agencies or organizations seeking increased participation in council or public-sector opportunities.

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Overview

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St. Paul, Minnesota, United StatesPosted: September 17, 2026Deadline: October 22, 2026

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SUMMARY

The agency is seeking training and individualized business consulting to strengthen proposal development, planning, project management, marketing, financial management, and related capabilities. The contract term is one year.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a Metropolitan Council Underutilized Business (MCUB)
Must be registered in the MCUB Directory
Must be able to provide training in government contracting, business planning, and project management
Must be able to provide one-on-one business consultation services

CONTRACT DURATION

48 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issue Date: September 14th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting: September 29th, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST

Questions Due: October 2nd, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST

Proposals Due: October 22nd, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST

Award: November/December 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 2, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Metropolitan Council

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DESCRIPTION

The agency seeks a vendor to provide training and one-on-one business consultation services for a one-year contract period. Services are intended to enhance the agency’s business capabilities and maximize participation in council opportunities.

Potential areas of support include proposal development, strategic planning, business plan development, project management, construction management, marketing, cash flow management, and individualized business consultation. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2026, and questions must be submitted by October 2, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 22, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 2, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Metropolitan Council. The work is located in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Management consulting firm with experience in business development and organizational capacity building
Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, business plans, proposal development, and project management
Capability to provide both group training and one-on-one consultation
Experience supporting agencies or organizations seeking increased participation in council or public-sector opportunities

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