RP004-25 Comprehensive Workforce Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan

Gwinnett County is seeking proposals for a Comprehensive Workforce Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan through solicitation RP004-25, with responses due on April 9, 2025. The procurement involves a detailed workforce analysis to develop a strategic roadmap for addressing current and future labor market challenges. Potential vendors will be expected to conduct an in-depth evaluation of the county's workforce landscape, including comprehensive data collection, labor market trends analysis, skills gap identification, and development of actionable recommendations for workforce development. The assessment should include detailed methodological approaches, stakeholder engagement strategies, and a comprehensive strategic plan that addresses economic development, talent attraction, skills training, and workforce pipeline enhancement. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on vendor qualifications, methodological rigor, past performance in similar workforce assessment projects, and the depth and innovativeness of proposed strategic interventions.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, governmental procurements typically encourage participation from minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The comprehensive nature of the project suggests that qualified consulting firms with expertise in workforce development, economic analysis, strategic planning, and labor market research will be most competitive. Potential respondents should demonstrate extensive experience in conducting municipal and county-level workforce assessments, with a proven track record of delivering actionable strategic recommendations. The project likely requires a multidisciplinary team with expertise in economic research, labor market analysis, workforce development, and strategic planning. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, similar comprehensive workforce assessment projects for county-level jurisdictions typically range from $75,000 to $250,000, depending on the scope and depth of analysis required.