27ECD2529_Sep_11_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 planning and workforce development solutions addressing career pathway opportunities in law enforcement and firefighting professions. The proposal submission period runs from August 18, 2026 at 1:45 PM EDT through September 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT, with all solicitation materials and appendices posted to CTSource. The scope of work encompasses the full development of a career pipeline program plan designed to address current and future workforce needs in public safety sectors, with deliverables and specific plan requirements detailed in the complete solicitation materials on CTSource. No line items have been designated for this solicitation, and site visits or bidders' conferences have not been specified in the available documentation.

Payment terms are to be determined during the contracting stage, with the estimated total contract value not specified in the solicitation materials provided. No set-asides, incumbent contractors, or specific funding sources and amounts are identified in the available documentation. The award will be made to the vendor whose proposal best meets the State's objectives for developing a sustainable and comprehensive career pipeline program. Interested vendors should contact 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 for additional information or clarification on proposal requirements.