Denver is launching a new round of relief grants to support the city’s small businesses most affected by the restrictions in place due to COVID-19. In anticipation of receiving funds from the State of Colorado’s Small Business Relief Program administered through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) has opened the application for this new round of grants, which will close on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 5 p.m.
Timing is tight due to the urgency of getting funds where they are needed. Grant criteria and eligibility reflect the new state guidelines. Firms previously awarded DEDO relief grants are welcome to re-apply, although a new application form is necessary.
New round of Small Business Grants with City and County of Denver
A new round of Small Business Emergency Relief Fund (SBERF) grants has become available.
The program continues to take applications until Sunday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. The SBERF provides one-time stabilization grants up to $7,500 to eligible micro and small businesses. The program prioritizes businesses in industries primarily impacted by the pandemic, including:
Retail (storefront)
Restaurant/food industry
Personal care (barber shop, nail salon)
Healthcare & social assistance services (childcare & home health care providers)
Logistics
Small manufacturing
Potential applicants must meet the minimum eligibility criteria of:
Less than 25 employees
Less than $2 million in revenue
Must be located within the City and County of Denver
The PNSBF will accept applications through Sunday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. These grants up to $7,500 are solely for micro and small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic that are located within the most vulnerable neighborhoods, as identified by Denver Economic Development & Opportunity’s division of Neighborhood Equity & Stabilization (NEST). Those neighborhoods are:
Priority Neighborhood Small Business Fund (PNSBF) Accepting Applications
The Energize Colorado Gap Fund has extended the application deadline until Wednesday, October 28 at 5 pm. Many communities around our state are undergoing extensive stress due to the devastating wildfires and the recent snowstorm which caused widespread power outages.
To accommodate businesses struck by these events, the Gap Fund has extended the application deadline. Businesses that are still interested in applying should submit their applications prior to the new closing time.
Small businesses with fewer than 25 full-time employees can apply for support through a mixture of grants and loans, up to a maximum of $15,000 in grants and $20,000 in loans for a possible combined total of $35,000 in financial assistance. If you or small businesses you know have already applied, there is no need to reapply.
Gap Fund application deadline extended to Wed. October 28 at 5 pm
This notification is a courtesy follow up to the strategic sourcing project announcement. All official information pertaining to district opportunities is communicated through the Strategic Sourcing team.
Solicitation Type
IFB – Invitation for Bid (Formal)
Solicitation Number : BD2102
Title: Food Service Kitchen Equipment
Dates
Publication Date: 09/10/2020 08:48 AM MDT
Question Acceptance Deadline: 09/18/2020 12:00 AM MDT
This notification is a courtesy follow up to the strategic sourcing project announcement. All official information pertaining to district opportunities is communicated through the Strategic Sourcing team.
Solicitation Type
RFP – Request for Proposal (Formal)
Solicitation Number: BD 2115
Title: Elementary Social Studies
Description
Materials for Elementary Social Studies K-5 grades.
This notification is a courtesy follow up to the strategic sourcing project announcement. All official information pertaining to district opportunities is communicated through the Strategic Sourcing team.
This notification is a courtesy follow up to the strategic sourcing project announcement. All official information pertaining to district opportunities is communicated through the Strategic Sourcing team.
Project Type
RFP – Request for Proposal (Formal)
Project Number
BD2112 Grant Beacon MS Design Build
Description
Grant Beacon Middle School – 1751 S Washington St, Denver, CO 80210
To schedule a walk of this school, please ask for contact information during the pre-proposal meeting.
Note: Walking the school is NOT mandatory. The Pre-Proposal meeting IS mandatory.
Dates
Publication Date: 09/03/2020 12:48 PM MDT
Question Acceptance Deadline: 09/15/2020 10:00 AM MDT
Questions are submitted online: Yes
Closing Date: 09/29/2020 10:00 AM MDT
Mandatory Prebid Conference: 09/09/2020 10:00 AM MDT
This notification is a courtesy follow up to the strategic sourcing project announcement. All official information pertaining to district opportunities is communicated through the Strategic Sourcing team.
Project Type
RFP – Request for Proposal (Formal)
Project Number
BD2111 Force ES Design Build
Description
Force Elementary School – 1550 S Wolff St, Denver, CO 80219
To schedule a walk of this school, please ask for contact information during the pre-proposal meeting.
Note: Walking the school is NOT mandatory. The Pre-Proposal meeting IS mandatory.
Dates
Publication Date: 09/03/2020 12:42 PM MDT
Question Acceptance Deadline : 09/15/2020 10:00 AM MDT
Questions are submitted online: Yes
Closing Date: 09/29/2020 10:00 AM MDT
Mandatory Prebid Conference: 09/09/2020 10:00 AM MDT
This notification is a courtesy follow up to the strategic sourcing project announcement. All official information pertaining to district opportunities is communicated through the Strategic Sourcing team.
Project Type
RFP – Request for Proposal (Formal)
Project Number
BD2042 Highpoint #1 PK-8 Architect
Description
Soliciting Architect for Programming through Constriction Documents for the construction of a new Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade (PK-8) School. With the successful passage of the 2020 General Obligation Bond, the architect will be retained to provide the construction administration services .
This notification is a courtesy follow up to the strategic sourcing project announcement. All official information pertaining to district opportunities is communicated through the Strategic Sourcing team.
The Gap Fund will provide more than $25M in small business loans and grants to boost small business enterprises that are the economic engines throughout the state. Sole proprietors, businesses, and nonprofits with less than 25 full-time employees can apply for up to a $15,000 grant and a $20,000 loan for a possible combined total of $35,000 in financial assistance.
For help with your application, here are some helpful resources:
Watch this 1-hour webinar to understand who is eligible, the application timeline and process, the amount of funding available, what could disqualify applicants, help available, and what reporting requirements you will be asked to complete if you receive a grant or a loan.
Gap Fund Technical Assistance is now available to answer simple questions through our website! It can even help you prepare documentation. Call 1-800-471-0628 (Mon-Fri 6am to 8pm MST and Sat-Sun 6am to 3pm MST) or e-mail GapFundSupport@energizecolorado.com.
Business Owners are encouraged to attend this LIVE virtual town hall to address the critical issues facing small businesses and share solutions that can rebuild our economy and level the playing field. CNBC + Acorns’ “Invest in You: Ready. Set. Grow.” and the Kauffman Foundation are co-hosting.
# of Diverse Companies personally engaged to participate
# of Diverse Companies Participating
# of Diverse Companies Awarded a Contract
Normal Goods & Services Bid/RFP*
16
52
6
2
Specialty Contract**
20
0
0
0
Co-Operative & Price Agreement***
37
0
0
0
Total:
73
52
6
2
*Normal Goods and Services (non-specialty)
**Specialty contracts are procurements for textbooks, spices, tutoring & educational support, school quality review, etc.
***Co-op’s and Price Agreements are agreements that can be utilized for large or unique purchases such as; playground equipment, auto parts, radio communication equipment, medical supplies, etc.
Currently 7.9% of NG&S spend is spent with MWBE’s ($8.8M of $111.2M)
-Disparity study needs to be conducted to establish a formal goal if warranted
Goods and Services Spend
This notification is a courtesy follow up to the strategic sourcing project announcement. All official information pertaining to district opportunities is communicated through the Strategic Sourcing team.
Request for Proposal, PP6524
Washington HS Life Skills renovations
RFP SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (subject to change)
Issuance of RFP – February 24, 2020 Mandatory Site Visit/Pre-proposal conference 655 S Monaco Pkwy, Denver, CO 80224
March 6, 2020 at 3pm MST
Questions Deadline sent to buyer only at: ConstructionBids@DPSk12.org
March 12, 2020 at 2pm MST
Proposal Deadline
March 26, 2020 at 2pm MST
TO BE CONSIDERED, PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE PROPOSAL DEADLINE
LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
RETURN TO:
Brandon Brasfield PP6524
Denver Public Schools
Strategic Sourcing Department
1617 S Acoma Street
Denver, CO 80223
MWBE Goal – 25%
PP 6524 – Washington HS Life Skills renovations
This notification is a courtesy follow up to the strategic sourcing project announcement. All official information pertaining to district opportunities is communicated through the Strategic Sourcing team.
Request for Proposal, PP6505 McGlone ES Fire Suppression System
RFP SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (subject to change)
Issuance of RFP 12/9/19
Mandatory Site Visit/Pre-proposal conference
McGlone ES – 4500 Crown Blvd Denver
12/17/19 at 2:00pm
Questions Deadline sent to buyer only at:
CONSTRUCTIONBIDS@DPSK12.ORG
1/10/20 by 2:00pm
Addendum Issued Week of January 13th
Proposal Deadline 1/22/20 by 2:00pm
TO BE CONSIDERED, PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE PROPOSAL DEADLINE.
LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
RETURN TO:
Juliette Burnett
PP6505
Denver Public Schools
Strategic Sourcing Department
1617 South Acoma Street
Denver, CO 80223
MWBE Goal – 10%
PP 6505 – McGlone ES Fire Suppression System
This notification is a courtesy follow up to the strategic sourcing project announcement. All official information pertaining to district opportunities is communicated through the Strategic Sourcing team.
RFP SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (subject to change)
EVENT DATE
Issuance of RFP February 19, 2020
Questions Deadline sent to buyer only at:
ConstructionBids@DPSk12.org
February 25, 2020 at 11am MST
Proposal Deadline March 6, 2020 at 1pm MST
TO BE CONSIDERED, PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE
PROPOSAL DEADLINE
LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
RETURN TO:
Brandon Brasfield
PP6390
Denver Public Schools
Strategic Sourcing Department
1617 S Acoma Street
Denver, CO 80223
MWBE Goal – 25%
PP 6390 – Kunsmiller Health Clinic
This notification is a courtesy follow up to the strategic sourcing project announcement. All official information pertaining to district opportunities is communicated through the Strategic Sourcing team.
Request for Proposal, PP6255
Abraham Lincoln Galvanized Pipe Replacement
RFP SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (subject to change)
EVENT
DATE
Issuance of RFP – 2/26/2020
Mandatory Pre-proposal conference
1617 South Acoma Street, Denver 80223
1st floor conference room #113
3/3/2020 at 3:00pm MST
Questions Deadline sent to buyer only at: ConstructionBids@dpsk12.org
3/16/2020 by 2:00pm MST
Proposal Deadline
3/24/2020 by 2:00pm
TO BE CONSIDERED, PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE
PROPOSAL DEADLINE
LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
RETURN TO:
Juliette Burnett PP6255
Denver Public Schools
Strategic Sourcing Department
1617 S Acoma Street
Denver, CO 80223
MWBE Goal – 20%
PP 6255 – Abraham Lincoln Galvanized Pipe Replacement
This notification is a courtesy follow up to the strategic sourcing project announcement. All official information pertaining to district opportunities is communicated through the Strategic Sourcing team.
PP 6522 – Multi School – South High and DSST Montview
RFP SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (subject to change)
Issuance of RFP – 2/27/2020 Mandatory Site Visit/Pre-proposal conference South High School – Front Office
1700 E Louisiana Ave, Denver CO 80210
3/5/2020 at 2:30pm MST
Questions Deadline sent to buyer only at: ConstructionBids@dpsk12.org
3/13/2020 by 2:30pm MDT
Proposal Deadline
3/31/2020 by 2:00pm MDT
TO BE CONSIDERED, PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE PROPOSAL DEADLINE
LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
RETURN TO:
Juliette Burnett PP6522
Denver Public Schools
Strategic Sourcing Department
1617 S Acoma Street
Denver, CO 80223
