27ECD2529_Sep_30_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Connecticut Office of Workforce Strategy to develop a comprehensive plan for a police officer and firefighter career pipeline program. The solicitation opened on August 18, 2026 at 1:45 PM EDT and closes on September 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. The scope of work requires vendors to create strategic planning documentation and career pathway frameworks addressing workforce development needs in law enforcement and firefighting professions. The deliverables and specific plan requirements are detailed in the full solicitation materials posted to CTSource. All proposals must be submitted through the CTSource platform in accordance with the posted evaluation criteria and timelines. No site visits, bidders' conferences, or Q&A sessions are noted in the solicitation document. The contract award will be made to the vendor whose proposal best meets the State's objectives for developing a sustainable and comprehensive career pipeline program.

Payment terms are to be determined during the contracting stage and have not been established in this solicitation document. The estimated total contract value is not specified. The solicitation documents include the main RFP narrative and a blank budget form provided in Excel format for vendor responses. No set-asides, incumbent information, or specific funding sources are identified in the available materials. Vendors of all types are eligible to respond to this opportunity. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to Grace Suh, Chief of Staff, Office of Workforce Strategy, at grace.suh@ct.gov or 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106.