Bid guide
How to bid on Linn & Benton SBDC-Business Advising for Lane Community College
What Lane Community College is buying
Lane Community College needs individual independent contractors or sole proprietors to provide business advising services. These services will support new and existing for-profit small businesses located in Linn and Benton Counties, Oregon. The college is specifically looking for individuals, not firms that plan to subcontract the work.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This opportunity was published on August 03, 2026. The deadline for submitting proposals is August 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
Who this opportunity suits
This request for proposals is suitable for individual independent contractors or sole proprietors. You must be located in Linn or Benton County, Oregon, and have expertise in advising small businesses. This is a professional services opportunity for those in the business advising category.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation documents and instructions, you need to go to OregonBuys. The solicitation number is S-P00100-00017657. You can view the documents publicly without signing in. If you wish to submit your proposal electronically, you will need to register a free vendor account on the OregonBuys portal. Otherwise, follow the specific submission directions provided within the bid documents. Greg Davies is the point of contact for this solicitation.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully read all sections of the solicitation to understand the college's specific needs and evaluation criteria. Since this opportunity is for individual contractors, highlight your personal experience and qualifications in business advising. Emphasize your understanding of the small business landscape in Linn and Benton Counties. Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates how you meet the requirement of being an individual provider, not a firm planning to hire others. Double-check that all required forms and information are included and submitted before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Lane Community College; the original posting controls.