Job clubs for vocational rehabilitation customers

This state and local contract opportunity, posted by the Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB), seeks qualified vendors to develop and implement subject-specific Job Clubs for DSB vocational rehabilitation customers. The Job Clubs will assist customers in exploring potential career options and preparing for meaningful employment through networking, workplace readiness skills training, and coaching opportunities. DSB is interested in vendors that can provide training in various subject areas, including cloud-based cybersecurity, IT customer support, medical fields, and substance use disorder, within the King, Pierce, and Thurston counties in Washington. The Job Club cohorts would extend from 8 to 20 weeks, consist of 3 to 12 participants, and be held remotely to service customers statewide. Each weekly job class should last between 1 to 2 hours, and include up to 20 hours of one-on-one mentoring per participant. The RFI is not a competitive solicitation, but rather intended to obtain information to assist DSB in determining contractual options. Interested vendors are requested to submit a letter of interest and completed questionnaire addressing their capabilities and experience by August 31, 2024.

This opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFI does not provide any information on incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure and technology that may require integration. The contract award value or budget range is also not specified in the RFI.