Project Information

Bid Title

Small Business Interest Loan Buydown Program

Issuing Agency

City of Austin

Location

Texas

Published Date

Feb 17, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 24, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFQS 5500 RGW4005

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Type:	Request For Qualifications (RFQS)
Status:	Open
Solicitation Number:	RFQS 5500 RGW4005
Description:	Small Business Interest Loan Buydown Program
Summary:	The City of Austin ("City") seeks to establish a contract with a qualified financial institution to serve as a lending partner for a pilot Small Business Loan Interest Buydown Program. The pilot initiative will allow the awarded Contractor to lower or eliminate interest rates on loans made to eligible small businesses using City-funded interest buydown assistance.

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Contact Information

Authorized Contact Names:
Solicitation Specific Questions:	Richard Whipple (512) 9743349 richard.whipple@austintexas.gov
Small Minority Business Resources Questions:	Ruby Villanueva-Kellough (512) 9747639 smbrcompliancedocuments@austintexas.gov

Dates & Times

Important Solicitation Dates:
Solicitation Published:	01/12/2026 07:20 AM
Response Due:	Prior to 02/24/2026, 02:00 PM
Response Opening:	02/24/2026, 03:00 PM

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File Description	Type	Date
RFQS 5500 RGW4005 - Addendum 3	pdf	02/17/2026	Download
RFQS 5500 RGW4005 - Addendum 2	pdf	01/28/2026	Download
RFQS 5500 RGW4005 - Attachment A - Exceptions	docx	01/12/2026	Download
RFQS 5500 RGW4005 - Solicitation Packet	pdf	02/17/2026	Download
RFQS 5500 RGW4005 - Offer and Certifications	docx	01/12/2026	Download

Commodities

Associated Commodities

Description	Code
Banking Services	94625

Trade Summary

Description	Category	Code
Banking Services	Non-professional	94625

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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