City of Lakeport - Business Financial Assistance Program Services for CDBG Funding - 2026
City of LakeportCity · Lakeport, CA- Due
- Nov 23, 2026
- 26 days left
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
- Primary contact
- Victor Fernandez
- (707) 263-5615 ext 203
The 30-second brief
The City of Lakeport seeks qualified consultant firms to provide business financial assistance services and administer its CDBG-funded Business Financial Assistance Program. The scope of work covers program marketing and application intake, eligibility review, loan processing and underwriting, federal overlay review, national objective compliance, loan approval and closing, loan servicing and monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping, and future CDBG applications support. Named locations include Lakeport and Lake County, California. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026, with a Request for Information deadline on November 9, 2026. Required criteria include CDBG and economic development experience, personnel qualifications, staffing plan, timeline, performance, proposal quality, and price.
Understanding (20%), Personnel (20%), Experience (20%), Staffing Plan (5%), Timeline (10%), Performance (10%), Quality of Proposal (5%), Price (10%)
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Summary
The City of Lakeport seeks qualified consultant firms to provide business financial assistance services and administer its CDBG-funded Business Financial Assistance Program.
The scope of work covers program marketing and application intake, eligibility review, loan processing and underwriting, federal overlay review, national objective compliance, loan approval and closing, loan servicing and monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping, and future CDBG applications support. Named locations include Lakeport and Lake County, California. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026, with a Request for Information deadline on November 9, 2026. Required criteria include CDBG and economic development experience, personnel qualifications, staffing plan, timeline, performance, proposal quality, and price.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoflakeport
- Scope location
- Lakeport, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Lakeport?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoflakeport. For questions, contact Victor Fernandez.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Lakeport 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 RFP 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 Victor Fernandez at (707) 263-5615 ext 203. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Understanding (20%), Personnel (20%), Experience (20%), Staffing Plan (5%), Timeline (10%), Performance (10%), Quality of Proposal (5%), Price (10%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Lakeport?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Lakeport are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Lakeport regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 23, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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. Review the full document from City of Lakeport for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lakeport, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.