Employment Specialist

The City of Norwich, located in New London County, Connecticut, is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP) with Solicitation Number 25-59 to procure an Employment Specialist through Community Development Block Grant Funds. The primary objective is to administer employment and training assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness or at high risk of becoming homeless. The selected contractor will be responsible for facilitating enrollment in job training programs, managing associated cases, engaging with Community Partners for client referrals, and identifying and funding training options specifically for Norwich residents. Key deliverables include comprehensive case management, collaborative engagement with community partners, and direct support for job training enrollment. The procurement opportunity is open to all vendors and will be administered through the Department of Human Services, with Kate Milde serving as the primary contact. The solicitation opens on January 10, 2025, at 1:15 PM EST and closes on January 24, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, with the contract term extending through August 31, 2025.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, indicating the opportunity is broadly available to qualified vendors. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation suggests a need for vendors with expertise in employment assistance, job training coordination, and case management for homeless or at-risk populations. The total available funding for this contract is up to $31,000, which will be used to support the employment specialist's activities throughout the contract period. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified. The contract will be executed through the City of Norwich's Human Services Department, located at 100 Broadway, Room 212, Norwich, CT 06360. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete solicitation documentation and be prepared to demonstrate their capacity to support employment and training initiatives for vulnerable populations.