VIEDA Extends Deadline to Submit Bids for the SSBCI 2.0 Technical Assistance Provider Program Manager/ConsultantRFP to February 10, 2025

The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) has extended the deadline to submit bids for the Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified consulting firms to serve as the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) 2.0 Technical Assistance Provider Program Manager/Consultant.

The new deadline for submitting proposals is Monday, February 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (AST).

The selected consultant will be responsible for developing and implementing the SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program for the U.S. Virgin Islands. This program will focus on providing targeted support to small businesses with strong potential for securing SSBCI 2.0 funding within one to three years.

Important Dates:

  • Deadline for Written Requests for Clarification:

Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (AST).

Submit clarification requests to Sharmane Brookes, Director, State Small Business Credit Initiative, at [email protected].

Subject line: Request for Clarification SSBCI 2.0 TA Provider Program Manager/Consultant.

  • Proposal Submission Deadline:

Monday, February 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (AST).

Submission Details:

All proposals must be submitted via mail courier service in accordance with the requirements outlined in the RFP. Submissions should be addressed to:

Sharmane A. Brookes

Director, State Small Business Credit Initiative

8000 Nisky Shopping Center, Suite 620

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802

The envelope must be clearly marked:  State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 Technical Assistance Provider Program Manager/Consultant RFP – DO NOT OPEN.

Access the RFP:

For full bid details and additional information, please visit our website at: https://usvieda.org/request-for-proposals/

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