LEO-WD Layoff Aversion RFP

Michigan's state workforce development agency is requesting proposals for layoff aversion services under the LEO-WD RFP, with responses due November 4, 2026. The RFP seeks organizations to deliver services that help workers and employers prevent or mitigate job losses through targeted interventions and support programs across designated Michigan regions. An attached Award Recommendation and Evaluation Synopsis, also posted October 28, 2026, documents the selection rationale for the successful vendor or vendors.

Evaluation rests on organizational capacity, program design, past performance, and cost-effectiveness. Reviewers also weigh experience in workforce development programming and layoff aversion strategies, capacity to serve targeted populations, collaboration with local workforce boards, and commitment to state reporting requirements and performance metrics. Funding derives from state workforce development allocations.