Request for Proposals (RFP)
On October 7, 2021, the City Manager’s Office, Economic Development released a Request for Proposals (RFP) through BidsOnline to solicit the professional services of a qualified organization to assist in the development and implementation of a community driven workforce development plan using a Green-Blue New Deal and Just Transition Framework. All proposals must be submitted via the electronic BidsOnline system by November 2, 2021 at 3:00 PM PST.
Interested parties may download copies of the RFP by visiting the City's website, www.ci.richmond.ca.us/bids. New vendors will be required to register to BidsOnline. All questions must be submitted via the electronic BidsOnline system on the Question & Answers (Q&A) tab by 5:00 PM PT October 20, 2021. If the City finds it necessary to issue an addendum, prospective Offerors will receive an email notification of addendum. Otherwise, answers to questions received will be provided on the Q&A tab. It is the proposer’s responsibility to periodically check the BidsOnline website www.ci.richmond.ca.us/bids for any possible addendum to the RFP that may have been posted.
Any party submitting a proposal shall not contact or lobby any City Councilmember, City official, employee (except those specified for contact) or agent regarding the RFP. Any party attempting to influence or circumvent the RFP, bid submittal, and review process may have their qualifications rejected for violating this provision of the RFP.
RFP Timeline: The City reserves the right to alter this schedule, as necessary
- City Issuance of the RFP- October 7, 2021
- RFP Questions Due- October 20, 2021 by 5 PM PST
- RFP Closing Date (due date) - November 2, 2021 by 3 PM PST