Small Business Readiness Curriculum Development

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Dec 8, 2025
Due:	Jan 15, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	U - Education and Training Services
Solicitation No:	269-2026-156
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Solicitation Number:	269-2026-156
Project Title:	Small Business Readiness Curriculum Development
Description:	The City is seeking a qualified Company to design a comprehensive training curriculum that builds small business capacity and readiness to participate in upcoming City-led projects. The Company will be responsible for developing a Small Business Readiness Curriculum that provides small businesses with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to compete for City contracting opportunities. The Company will be responsible for curriculum development only (to include the training plan and train-the-trainer training); delivery of the curriculum will be carried out by other designated facilitators and/or organizations.
Opening Date:	1/15/2026 10:00 AM
Posted Date:	12/8/2025
Status:	Open
Department:	CITY OF CHARLOTTE


Solicitation Number * 269-2026-156	Department CITY OF CHARLOTTE	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-01-15T10:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2025-12-08T14:29:15.0000000Z	Commodity Code Business and corporate management consultation services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions Refer to attached Bonfire instructions.	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Mary Yang
Description The City is seeking a qualified Company to design a comprehensive training curriculum that builds small business capacity and readiness to participate in upcoming City-led projects. The Company will be responsible for developing a Small Business Readiness Curriculum that provides small businesses with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to compete for City contracting opportunities. The Company will be responsible for curriculum development only (to include the training plan and train-the-trainer training); delivery of the curriculum will be carried out by other designated facilitators and/or organizations.

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