Entrepreneur Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that responses are due by May 18, 2026, at 4:00 pm Central Time. esponses due by 4: 00 pm central time and all submissions must be sent to dontrinia baxton, ***@***. *. *, by may 18, 2026, at 4: 00 pm central time.

The bid notice states that submissions will be evaluated based on qualifications, relevance to SLDC's mission, and overall value. Submissions will be evaluated based on qualifications, relevance to sldcs mission, and overall value.

The bid notice requires proof of registration with the Missouri Secretary of State, a current City of St. Louis business license or exemption, no suspension or debarment from federal, state, or local grant funding, capacity for detailed grant administration, organizational ability to manage risk and liabilities, experience administering grant funds, demonstrated capacity to implement catalytic projects, evidence of sufficient staffing, experience working with partners, current status on all city taxes and business licenses, and ability to ensure compliance with all funding requirements. Respondent must provide proof of the following items: registration with the missouri secretary of state as the appropriate business entity. current city of st. louis business license or letter of indefinite exemption issued by the license collector office of the city of st. louis. no suspension or debarment from receiving federal, state, or local grant funding. capacity to provide detailed grant administration, reporting, and documentation consistent with sldc requirements including tracking metrics and submitting structured progress and final reports. organizational ability to manage risk and liabilities, including a strong governance structure, insurance coverage, and financial stability. experience administering grant funds with robust records management and financial accounting systems demonstrated capacity to implement catalytic projects with measurable, districtlevel impact. evidence of sufficient staffing and qualified personnel to execute the proposed activities. experience working with partners, community stakeholders, or other organizations to advance project goals. current status on all city taxes and business licenses, with all required licenses in good standing to obtain and maintain cbi confidential business information clearance. ability to ensure and maintain compliance with all funding requirements, including local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

The bid notice states that questions concerning this NOFA must be submitted in writing no later than May 8, 2026. questions concerning this nofa must be submitted in writing to dontrinia baxton, ***@***. *. *, not later than may 8, 2026.

The bid notice states that there is up to $350,000 of funding available. otice of funding availabilitythis notice of funding availability nofa announces the availability of up to 350, 000 of funding fromst. louis development corporation sldc to support the operations and program delivery of up to threest. louis main streets programs.