Workforce Systems Alignment Contractor

The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is seeking a qualified Workforce Systems Alignment Contractor through a Personal Service Agreement (PSA). The contractor will work with a variety of stakeholders, including the Governor's Workforce Council (GWC), industry partners, workforce boards, and state agencies, to perform an assessment of Connecticut's overall workforce system. The contractor must have experience with Workforce Development Boards, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), American Job Centers, and related partner service providers. The key objectives are to navigate state policies and accomplish the goals outlined in the GWC Strategic Plan. The contractor will be responsible for various activities, including but not limited to an assessment of the workforce system. The solicitation period runs from June 3, 2021, to June 18, 2021, with a vendor Q&A period from June 3 to June 9, 2021.

The contract opportunity is open to all vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The solicitation does not specify an estimated total value or budget range. The payment terms are Net 45 Days, and the delivery is Free On Board Destination. The contact for this opportunity is Laura Baker, Workforce Development Specialist in the Office of Workforce Strategy at DECD.