SSBCI Technical Assistance Services

Empire State Development is seeking qualified technical assistance providers to deliver legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small and socially and economically disadvantaged businesses across New York State.

New York > Empire State Development > Small Business and Technology Division > Capital Access Team


General
Open
TBD
Nov 10, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 13, 2026 12:00 PM
$205,000.00
1 year base + 1 × 1 year 10 months option
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
ssbcitasmallbusiness@esd.ny.gov
+12128033100
655 3rd Avenue, New York, NY, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

Empire State Development is seeking qualified technical assistance providers for Round 2 of New York State's State Small Business Credit Initiative Technical Assistance to Capital Programs. Selected providers will deliver legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to very small businesses and businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals that are applying for, preparing to apply for, or have previously applied for SSBCI or other small-business programs. Providers must select three New York State regions, serve eligible beneficiaries across those regions, provide services to manufacturing small and medium-sized businesses representing at least 10% of total services, and refer at least 50% of unique beneficiaries to SSBCI lenders or eligible surety-bonding partners. Applicants must submit a comprehensive technical assistance plan, quarterly regional goals, a project budget and narrative, historical and goal forecasts, financial statements, required procurement and diversity materials, and supporting certifications and insurance evidence. The maximum grant award is $205,000 per provider, subject to funding availability and ESD's discretion. Services and program activities must be completed by October 15, 2028, followed by an administrative closeout period.

Classification Codes
NAICS541618Other Management Consulting Services
PSCR499Other Professional Services
Smart Codes
legal consulting servicesaccounting consulting servicesfinancial advisory services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 13, 2026-Issue Date
Oct 27, 2026-Questions Due Date
Nov 2, 2026-Deadline for ESD to Respond to Questions
Nov 10, 2026 07:00 PM-Application Submission Deadline
Nov 30, 2026-Interview Selection Notification
Dec 4, 2026-Interview Period Begins
Dec 11, 2026-Interview Period Ends
Feb 15, 2027-Anticipated Contract Start
Oct 15, 2028-Technical Assistance Service Delivery Deadline
Oct 31, 2028-Closeout Deadline / Anticipated Contract End Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability
  • Disability Insurance
Scored
  • Within the last 3 years
Yes
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