SLED Opportunity · GEORGIA · COUNTY OF DEKALB, GA
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County of DeKalb, GA seeks proposals for a three-year contract to provide constituent financial empowerment services including homeownership counseling, financial literacy, credit counseling, and small business technical assistance.
The County of DeKalb, GA (the "County"), is soliciting sealed responses for Constituent Financial Empowerment Services (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract with One (1) Option to Renew). Responses are to be submitted via the County's eProcurement Portal via https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/dekalbcountyga PRIOR TO 3:00 pm on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Late responses will not be accepted.
Project work includes homeownership counseling, financial literacy and credit counseling, and facilitation of technical assistance for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
DeKalb County, Georgia is a diverse and economically dynamic jurisdiction within the Atlanta metropolitan region. Despite sustained population growth, expanding employment opportunities, and a strong base of small businesses and institutions, many County residents and entrepreneurs continue to face structural barriers to long-term financial stability, wealth creation, and economic mobility. Homeownership counseling, financial literacy and credit counseling, and small business technical assistance represent proven, evidence-based strategies for addressing these challenges in a coordinated and cost-effective manner.
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| DeKalb First LSBE Meeting (Responders must attend 1 meeting on either of the dates listed.) *(attendance required)* | https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/purchasing-contracting/general-information |
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Questions and Answers Report attached.
Describe Responder’s experience, capabilities, and other qualifications for this project.
Responders shall complete the Cost Proposal Form in its entirety. All costs shall be stated in U.S. Dollars. Failure to complete all required sections of this Cost Proposal Form, including the annual cost, will result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive.
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Q (National Industry Standards): Must the Agency be an Adopter of The National Industry Standards?
A: Please refer to Addenda #3 for response.
Q (Scope of Work): The scope of work outlines the following limitations to the # of sessions/services per individual: I am wondering about the following: Contractor shall offer up to four (4) sessions per resident but shall be limited to three (3) sessions per individual, per service category. Is this an error in the RFP? If an individual needs 4 services in only one area, can they have 4 sessions or are they limited to 3?
A: Please refer to Addenda #3 for response.
Q (Questions for organization): For homeownership counseling, are you expecting 1:1 counseling only, group workshops, or a defined mix? Any required ratios? What’s the expected volume: projected number of constituents served annually (by service type)? Are there eligibility rules (income, residency, priority populations, documentation required) beyond basic County residency? Do you require in-person delivery, virtual, or hybrid? Any minimum in-person presence by location? Do you have preferred languages and interpretation requirements? Will the County provide space for counseling/workshops, or should the Prime secure locations? If space is provided: what sites, hours, equipment (computers, printers), and any security/badge requirements? Are there constraints for evening/weekend programming? What counts as a “small business served” (intake only, completed coaching plan, attended a workshop, received 1:1 hours)? Are there preferred partners (SBA, SBDCs, chambers) the County wants integrated? Are there specific business TA topics the County prioritizes (licensing, capital readiness, bookkeeping, procurement readiness)? For the required HUD-certified housing counselor certification, do you require it for all housing counselors or just lead staff? Are background checks, insurance limits, or other county compliance requirements expected at award (beyond what’s in the RFP package)? Any required data privacy/security standards (HIPAA-like, CJIS, encryption, retention schedules)? How will referrals flow—County intake → Prime, or will the Prime do outreach and intake directly? Who are the key County stakeholders we coordinate with (department contacts, community partners)? Are there existing County programs we must align with to avoid duplication? What system do you want reporting in (County template, Excel, Salesforce, HMIS-like system, custom portal)? What is the required quarterly reporting format and who approves it? What are the target outcomes you care most about (credit score improvements, debt reduction, mortgage readiness, business revenue growth, access to capital)? Do you want baseline + follow-up measures at specific intervals (30/60/90 days, 6 months)? Do you have preferred curriculum standards (HUD modules, NFCC-style, FDIC Money Smart, etc.) or is proposer-designed acceptable? Are you expecting curriculum samples to be final deliverables or illustrative examples? Should materials be branded with the County? Budget and pricing assumptions (to protect your cost proposal) Is the contract budget capped or do you have a target range? Are certain costs allowable/non-allowable (client incentives, credit reports, interpretation, travel, facility rental)? Is the lump sum tied to a minimum service volume (i.e., will scope adjust if demand exceeds projections)? When is the expected start date and how fast do you want “go-live”? Is there an incumbent provider? If yes, will the County facilitate a transition (data handoff, warm referrals)? Are there LSBE participation goals for this procurement, and how will they be evaluated? What documentation does the County expect for LSBE compliance during performance (monthly reporting, payroll, subcontractor utilization)?
A: Please refer to Addenda #3 for responses.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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