Request for Proposal Open: CCW Sector Leaders
The Career Connect Washington Sector Leaders RFP is now open. The Employment Security Department (ESD), as grant administrator of Career Connect Washington (CCW), is seeking proposals from highly qualified entities with established connections to employers in specific industry sectors to serve as Sector Leaders. Sector Leaders work side-by-side with employers to develop and implement industry sector strategies that build and scale career connected learning programs (i.e. Career Prep, Career Explore and Career Launch) as employers’ shared talent solutions.
Bids are due Friday, March 28th, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. The RFP can be accessed via the Washington Electronic Business Solutions (WEBS) system (RFP #2025-01 | WEBS #54874). Bidders are responsible for downloading the solicitation document and all appendices and incorporated documents. A bidders’ conference will be held via Zoom on January 22nd, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time and the recording and presentation slides will be accessible following.
CCW Sector Leader RFP Timeline & Activities:
- Bidders’ Conference: January 22nd, 2025 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
- Sector Leader Bidder’s Conference video
- Sector Leader Bidder’s Conference slides (PDF)
- Questions Due: Feb. 28th, 2025 – 5:00 PM
- Answers Posted March 7th, 2025 – 5:00 PM
- Proposals Due March 28th, 2025 – 11:59 PM
Announcement of Successful Bidders April 25th, 2025”
Career Connect Washington partners and stakeholders are encouraged to share this RFP announcement broadly, to any and all potential bidders.
Career Connect Washington brings together a broad coalition—including four-year colleges, community and technical colleges, K12 educators, labor, workforce development organizations, and the legislature and governor—each committed to the success of every student. Thank you, again, for sharing this commitment.