City of Half Moon Bay Business Incubator Coastside Venture Studios RFQ 2023
City of Half Moon Bay, City of Half Moon Bay, CA·City
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- Primary Contact
- Karen Decker
- Scope Location
- Half Moon Bay, CA
- Submission Address
- [email protected]
SUMMARY
The City of Half Moon Bay is soliciting qualifications for a service provider to lead the design and execution of the Coastside Venture Studio, a business incubator and accelerator. The program is dedicated to climate resiliency and resiliency tech, targeting pre-seed and seed-stage startups in the food, water, and built environment sub-sectors. The ideal provider must have direct experience with startups, venture capital, or accelerator programs, and a demonstrated understanding of justice, equity, and inclusion as they relate to climate work. Proposals are due by January 5, 2024, and should be submitted to Karen Decker at [email protected]. The project serves Half Moon Bay and surrounding Coastside communities.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Direct experience with startups/venture capital/accelerators, Industry knowledge of climate solutions, Understanding of justice equity and inclusion in climate work, Strategic plan for sustaining Coastside Venture Studios
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
RFQ
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Common questions about this solicitation, answered from the record.
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Half Moon Bay?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 5, 2024. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Karen Decker.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Half Moon Bay?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: RFQ. Review the full document from City of Half Moon Bay for the complete list.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Half Moon Bay in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Karen Decker. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Half Moon Bay, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Direct experience with startups/venture capital/accelerators, Industry knowledge of climate solutions, Understanding of justice equity and inclusion in climate work, Strategic plan for sustaining Coastside Venture Studios. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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