Request for Proposals - EARN & Work Ready Services

Partner4Work (P4W) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify one or more qualified agencies to deliver the workforce services of the Allegheny County EARN—Employment, Advancement and Retention Network—and Work Ready programs, which provide case management, career services, supportive services, training services, and job placement and retention services to clients of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Allegheny County. Selected applicants will propose and implement a workforce development model proven effective with TANF and SNAP clients, combining strong case management and supportive services with effective job preparation, placement and retention, aligning with the P4W vision of a world-class workforce development system.

The period of performance will include a base contract year that begins on July 1, 2021 and ends on June 30, 2022, and three subsequent option years, exercised at the discretion of P4W.

P4W will conduct a bidder’s conference on March 3, 2021 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM EST. All interested applicants are highly encouraged to attend the bidder’s conference. The conference will be conducted virtually and attendees must register no later than 5:00 PM EST on March 1, 2021 by emailing RFP@partner4work.org and including organizational name and name(s) of attendee(s). Conference details and instructions will be sent to attendees upon registration.

All proposals must be submitted to Partner4Work (P4W) electronically via email to RFP@partner4work.org no later than March 24, 2021 by 5:00 PM EDT in order to be considered.

Last edit: March 17, 2021