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Homegrown Prosperity Technical Assistance Provider Pool – Request for Qualifications

Homegrown Prosperity Technical Assistance Provider Pool – Request for Qualifications

U.S. Co-ops is seeking experienced consultants, cooperative development centers, nonprofit organizations, firms, and teams to provide specialized cooperative business-development support to rural communities in Kansas and Missouri.

Multiple providers with complementary areas of expertise may be selected for a prequalified technical-assistance provider pool through November 2027.

Questions due: October 14, 2026
Proposal deadline: November 2, 2026
Anticipated assignments: Approximately 8–10
Typical assignment size: $25,000–$50,000, depending on scope

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additional details

1. Application Materials

Please review the full RFQ and complete the applicant materials before submitting your response.

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2. How to Apply

Please submit your application by email using the instructions below.

Email subject:
Homegrown Prosperity Technical Assistance RFQ – [Applicant/Provider Name]

Submit to:
Bernardo Penaherrera, Program Manager
[email protected]

Main proposal file name:
ProviderName_HomegrownProsperity_RFQ.pdf

Pricing file name:
ProviderName_Pricing.xlsx or .pdf

A single PDF is preferred for the main proposal, with the pricing schedule attached in PDF or Excel format.

Proposal deadline: November 2, 2026

3. Questions

Questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted in writing no later than October 14, 2026.

U.S. Co-ops will review and respond to questions received by the deadline. Responses, clarifications, or amendments relevant to all prospective applicants may be consolidated and made available so interested providers have access to the same information.

4. Important Note

Selection for the provider pool does not guarantee an assignment or minimum amount of work. Individual assignments will have their own scope, timeline, deliverables, and agreed pricing.

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