Request for Proposals (RFP) #237 (NEW)*

The City and County of San Francisco’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) is issuing RFP 237 to fund a suite of economic‑development and workforce‑development programs across ten distinct program areas, ranging from registered‑apprenticeship coordination and industry‑specific training to commercial‑corridor activations, cultural‑economy fellowships, and inclusive‑leadership training. Funding totals approximately $6.84 million, with individual awards ranging from $150 k to $800 k (grants) and a $20 k professional‑service contract. Awards may be structured as grant agreements or professional‑service contracts and can run up to six years, beginning January 1 2027. Eligible applicants include both nonprofit and for‑profit entities (some program areas limited to nonprofits), and all must be in good standing with California state agencies and registered as City suppliers. The solicitation includes mandatory compliance with city labor, health‑care, and procurement policies, as well as reporting and data‑collection requirements. • Multiple program areas address workforce training, small‑business entrepreneurship, commercial‑corridor revitalization, cultural‑economy development, and organizational change. • Total anticipated funding $6.8 M; individual award sizes $150 k–$800 k (grant) and $20 k (service contract). • Eligibility: nonprofits and for‑profits (varies by program), must have a physical SF address, be a Registered Bidder and convert to a Supplier. • Contracts may be up to 6 years, start Jan 1 2027 or later. • Key compliance: Equal Benefits, Prevailing Wages, HCAO, Minimum Compensation, First‑Source Hiring, and data‑security provisions.