Empire State Development - SSBCI Technical Assistance to Capital Programs (Round 2) - 2026
Empire State Development | State of New YorkState · Albany, NY- Due
- Nov 10, 2026
- 7 days left
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Angeli O’Connell
The 30-second brief
Empire State Development seeks qualified technical assistance providers to offer legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to eligible beneficiaries under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Capital Programs, Round 2. Grant awards are up to a maximum of $205,000 to support very small businesses (VSBs), socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI)-owned businesses, and small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) across New York State. Services include business formation, loan packaging, credit readiness counseling, financial projections, workshops, and capital access referrals. The submission deadline is November 10, 2026, by 2:00 PM ET via Dropbox. Questions must be submitted by October 27, 2026.
Executive Summary and Proposed Value 5, Organizational Capacity and Relevant Experience 5, Historical Performance and Evidence-based Projections 10, Service Areas 5, Beneficiary Intake and Needs Assessment 10, Outreach, Referrals, and Capital Partner Strategy 10, Data Systems and Reporting Readiness 10, Delivery Model and Performance Management 10, Staffing and Subcontractor Management 10, Risk, Compliance, and Corrective Action 10, Project Budget 5, Goals and Outcome 10, Current Litigations 0
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Summary
Empire State Development seeks qualified technical assistance providers to offer legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to eligible beneficiaries under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Capital Programs, Round 2.
Grant awards are up to a maximum of $205,000 to support very small businesses (VSBs), socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI)-owned businesses, and small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) across New York State. Services include business formation, loan packaging, credit readiness counseling, financial projections, workshops, and capital access referrals. The submission deadline is November 10, 2026, by 2:00 PM ET via Dropbox. Questions must be submitted by October 27, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
17- Executive Summary and Proposed Value 5
- Organizational Capacity and Relevant Experience 5
- Historical Performance and Evidence-based Projections 10
- Service Areas 5
- Beneficiary Intake and Needs Assessment 10
- Outreach
- Referrals
- Capital Partner Strategy 10
- Data Systems and Reporting Readiness 10
- Delivery Model and Performance Management 10
- Staffing and Subcontractor Management 10
- Risk
- Compliance
- Corrective Action 10
- Project Budget 5
- Goals and Outcome 10
- Current Litigations 0
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Cover Page (Exhibit A), Narrative Responses for Section V, Historical and Goal Forecast (Exhibit B), Project Budget and Budget Narrative (Exhibit C), Non-Discrimination and Contractor & Supplier Diversity Requirements, W-9, Annual financial statements for the past three years and most recent interim financial statements, Disclosures of current or prior SSBCI TA Round 1, CDFI Grants, or Entrepreneurial Assistance Center awards, Proof of current federal CDFI certification and/or recertification, Diversity Practices Questionnaire (Appendix A), ESD Security Standard Brief (Appendix B), Conflict of Interest Form, State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k Forms, Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire, State Finance Law Section 139-m Certification, Evidence of Required Insurance
- Submit to
- https://www.dropbox.com/request/naa720w8xw0pvya87gyq
- Duration
- 20 months
- Scope location
- New York, NY
- Reported agency
- Empire State Development
Questions about this RFO
How do I respond to this RFO from Empire State Development | State of New York?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 10, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.dropbox.com/request/naa720w8xw0pvya87gyq. For questions, contact Angeli O’Connell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFO?
Most government agencies, including Empire State Development | State of New York in NY, 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 RFO submission deadline?
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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 Angeli O’Connell. 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: "Executive Summary and Proposed Value 5, Organizational Capacity and Relevant Experience 5, Historical Performance and Evidence-based Projections 10, Service Areas 5, Beneficiary Intake and Needs Asses..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFO?
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: Cover Page (Exhibit A), Narrative Responses for Section V, Historical and Goal Forecast (Exhibit B), Project Budget and Budget Narrative (Exhibit C), Non-Discrimination and Contractor & Supplier Diver. Review the full document from Empire State Development | State of New York for the complete list.
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This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: New York, NY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.