The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (USVIEDA) has announced an extension for the Request for Proposals (RFP) related to the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) 2.0 Technical Assistance Provider Program Manager/Consultant. The new deadline for submission is now set for Monday, February 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time (AST).

RFP Overview:

USVIEDA is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop and implement the SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program for the U.S. Virgin Islands. The program is designed to provide focused support to small businesses with the potential to secure SSBCI 2.0 funding within one to three years. 

Key Dates and Submission Information:

• Clarifications Deadline: Written requests for clarification must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. AST on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
  • Requests should be emailed to Sharmane Brookes, Director, State Small Business Credit Initiative, at sbrookes@usvieda.org with the subject line: Request for Clarification SSBCI 2.0 TA Provider Program Manager/Consultant.
• Submission Deadline: Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. AST on February 10, 2025.
  • Submissions must be sent via mail courier service to: Sharmane A. Brookes
    Director, State Small Business Credit Initiative
    8000 Nisky Shopping Center, Suite 620
    St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802
  • Envelopes must be clearly labeled:
    State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 Technical Assistance Provider Program Manager/Consultant RFP – DO NOT OPEN. 

Additional Information:

For full details on the RFP requirements and process, interested bidders can visit the USVIEDA website at: https://usvieda.org/request-for-proposals/.

Issued by:
Wayne L. Biggs, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority