One Stop Career Center

The South Shore Workforce Development Board has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a One-Stop Career Center Operator serving the MassHire South Shore Career Center in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The procurement seeks an experienced and eligible organization to provide comprehensive career center services for job seekers and businesses within the South Shore MassHire Development Area. Proposals are due on April 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., with the contract subject to approval by the Board and Mayor Thomas P. Koch. The RFP requires interested organizations to obtain detailed specifications by emailing dahern@clarusgroup.com with specific subject line requirements. The procurement process emphasizes a competitive selection approach, with the South Shore Workforce Development Board reserving the right to reject any or all proposals and select the proposer deemed most beneficial to the MassHire South Shore Career Center. Evaluation criteria will likely include organizational experience, proposed service delivery methodology, and demonstrated capacity to meet the complex needs of job seekers and local businesses.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the RFP suggests a competitive procurement open to qualified organizations with demonstrated expertise in workforce development services. The career center is located in Quincy, MA, and the procurement is being facilitated by the Clarus Group, which indicates a structured and professional selection process. Potential respondents should note that non-responsive or unbalanced bids may be rejected, and additional procurement details are available on the Clarus Group's website at https://theclarusgroup.com/sswdb-rfp/. The contract appears to be focused on comprehensive career center operations, which typically involve service delivery, program management, and support for both job seekers and local employers. Although specific budget ranges are not provided in the available documentation, workforce development contracts of this nature often represent significant annual investments in local employment infrastructure and support services.