27ECD2529_Oct_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document 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 workforce development and career pathway planning for law enforcement and firefighting professions. The RFP was released on August 18, 2026, at 1:45 PM EDT, with proposals due by September 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. The solicitation materials, including the main RFP document and a blank budget form, are available on the CTSource platform. No specific line items, site visits, or bidder's conferences are identified in this solicitation notice. The contract award will be determined based on which proposal best meets the State's objectives for developing a sustainable and comprehensive career pipeline program addressing current and future workforce needs in public safety sectors.

Payment terms are to be determined during the contracting stage. The estimated total contract value is not specified in the solicitation document. There are no noted set-asides, incumbent contractors, or specific funding sources identified. Interested vendors should direct questions to Grace Suh, Chief of Staff at the Office of Workforce Strategy, located at 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106, or via email at grace.suh@ct.gov. All proposals must be submitted through the CTSource platform in accordance with the posted evaluation criteria and timelines.