Job Development & Job Placement Services in Milwaukee, WI

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections Job Development & Job Placement Services multi-award vehicle provides specialized employment services for offenders in Milwaukee. The contract focuses on comprehensive job readiness and placement assistance, targeting approximately 150 offenders annually with evidence-based programming. Services include individual assessments, employment planning, job readiness training, placement assistance, and follow-up support. The vehicle is designed to address criminal risk factors and employment challenges, with a goal of reducing recidivism by providing structured workforce development interventions for individuals under correctional supervision.

The contract was originally awarded to the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board, with an initial one-year term from June 1, 2015, through May 31, 2016, and four optional one-year renewal periods. The vehicle covers services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with an estimated annual contract value ranging from $105,000 to $240,000, based on approximately 6,000 service hours annually (three staff working 40 hours per week for 50 weeks). The contract is structured as a competitive bid procurement under NIGP codes related to correctional, counseling, and training services. Cooperative purchasing is permitted, though purchasing cards are not allowed for these services. The contract follows Wisconsin state procurement statutes and includes provisions for minority-owned and disabled veteran-owned business participation.