Small Business and Commercial District Support

The City of Pontiac is seeking a provider to deliver small-business assistance, commercial-district marketing and activation, and e-commerce support across downtown and neighborhood corridors.

City of Pontiac


General
Open (open)
2026-RFP-0179
Dec 03, 2026 10:00 PM
Nov 12, 2026 05:19 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
purchasing@pontiac.mi.us
+12487583112
47450 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac, MI, USA
Description

The City seeks a provider to help small businesses start, stabilize, and grow through individual assessments, action plans, confidential consulting, workshops, referrals, and e-commerce assistance. Services include accessible in-person and virtual delivery, English- and Spanish-language support based on demand, and recurring training on topics such as marketing, digital tools, hiring, cybersecurity, contracting, and storefront presentation. The provider will also coordinate commercial-district marketing and placemaking, support vendor markets and pop-ups subject to City approval, maintain a verified inventory of available and underused commercial properties, and connect businesses with relevant resources. The work includes program management, partner coordination, participant follow-up, and regular activity, expenditure, and performance reporting. Proposals should explain the technical approach, staffing and partnerships, outreach and accessibility, relevant experience, cost, and performance measures.

Classification Codes
NAICS541613Marketing Consulting Services
PSCR799Other Management Support Services
Smart Codes
small business consultingcommercial district marketinge-commerce business support
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 19, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 26, 2026-Question Responses
Dec 03, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
Yes
Documents
TitleDate Posted
A - City of Pontiac RFP- Commercial District SupportNov 12, 2026 05:19 PM
Small_Business_Commercial_District_Support.pdfNov 12, 2026 05:19 PM
Project DocumentNov 12, 2026 05:19 PM
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