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Request for Qualifications - VHCB Rural Economic Development Initiative FY24

Thank you for completing this Request for Qualifications for VHCB's Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI). The program provides grant writing, fundraising, and other technical assistance to support community and economic development in Vermont's rural communities of less than 5,000 people. More information about the program and requirements can be found at: https://vhcb.org/redi
REDI's enabling statute (10 V.S.A. § 325m) can be accessed here
1.Contact Information(Required.)
2.Organization website (if applicable)
3.Please select what services you/your organization provides:(Required.)
4.Please share your preferred client/project types (Required.)
5.If applicable, what types of funding do you have a history of success in?
6.Please provide a brief bio/summary of your skills, qualifications, and focus area of your work (1 paragraph):(Required.)
7.Please list any relevant certifications/qualifications you hold (if applicable).
8.Please describe what services you propose to deliver through VHCB funding by responding to prompt A OR B in the space below. 

A) Proposal, including: types of services, number of clients, anticipated average cost per client, and total budget, OR

B) Describe what services you are able to provide to REDI clients and your capacity over the next 6-12 months (client types, capacity - hours, # of clients)(Required.)
9.Describe your experience providing these services, including recent successes and any other relevant information (# clients, awards secured, etc.)(Required.)
10.What is the typical process you follow when working with clients? Describe how you determine their needs, create a scope of work, facilitate clear communication, deliver services, and follow up.(Required.)
11.What is your hourly rate or typical project fee for your most common project types?(Required.)
12.Please describe your current insurance type and level? (For Ex: Professional or General Liability; Aggregate of $1M)
13.Please provide the name, business/organization, and contact info for 1-3 client references:(Required.)
14.Please attach your resume or CV. File size limit is 16MB.(Required.)
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15.Please attach at least one work product example. If you are submitting multiple examples, combine into one file before uploading. File size limit is 16MB.
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16.Please confirm whether you'd like us to add your contact information to a publicly available list of consultants.(Required.)