The CT Paid Leave Authority Community Education Coordinators Initiative

The Connecticut Paid Leave Authority is issuing a Request for Proposal for the Community Education Coordinators Initiative (CECI), a program designed to expand outreach and education regarding Connecticut Paid Leave benefits to underserved populations and communities throughout the state. The Authority seeks proposals from eligible organizations willing to serve as community partners and employ Community Education Coordinators who will act as liaisons between the communities they serve and the Authority. Key deliverables and responsibilities include providing direct application assistance to individuals applying for CTPL benefits, delivering CTPL information to targeted populations, and submitting required data reports to the Authority. The solicitation opened on September 4, 2025, at 8:00 AM EDT, with a vendor question-and-answer period running through September 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT. Proposals are due on October 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Amber Forrest at the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority, 450 Columbus Blvd Suite 1501, Hartford, CT 06103, or via email at amber.forrest@ct.gov.

The solicitation indicates that all vendors are eligible to respond, with no specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the provided materials. The RFP documentation does not specify an estimated total contract value, pricing structure, payment terms, or delivery schedules, nor does it reference any existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. Interested organizations should consult the complete RFP document, titled "CECI RFP 09.04.25 - Final.pdf," for comprehensive details regarding evaluation criteria, technical requirements, and additional submission specifications.