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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Connecticut Office of Workforce Strategy for the development of a comprehensive plan for a police officer and firefighter career pipeline program. The solicitation seeks proposals from all qualified vendors to create strategic planning documentation addressing workforce development and career pathway opportunities in law enforcement and firefighting professions. The RFP was opened on August 18, 2026, at 1:45 PM EDT with a proposal submission deadline of September 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. All solicitation materials, appendices, and the blank budget form have been posted to CTSource, which is the designated submission platform. The contact for inquiries is Grace Suh, Chief of Staff at the Office of Workforce Strategy, located at 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06106.

Payment terms and the estimated total contract value are to be determined during the contracting stage following proposal evaluation. The evaluation will focus on which vendor's proposal best meets the State's objectives for developing a sustainable and comprehensive career pipeline program that addresses current and future workforce needs in public safety sectors. Specific deliverables and detailed plan requirements are contained within the full solicitation materials available on CTSource. No line items have been designated for this solicitation, indicating that proposals should address the comprehensive planning scope as outlined in the RFP documentation.