Overview

The City of Rochester, NY (hereafter called "The City") is seeking the services of a Consultant to perform the following services to implement the Project. Respondents’ proposals shall address each of the following services, with a separate timeline for each task. The proposal shall address each of the requested services, using the same identifying language, including any paragraph or section numbers or letters used in this RFP. The Consultant will be expected to provide consultation services for the City of Rochester’s workforce development initiatives and programs;

A. Formation and implementation of a gap analysis of current workforce development system to include engaging with key stakeholders in community based organization, employers, and Rochester communities

B. Conduct meetings with City leaders to understand City resources, processes, procedures, and historical and current workforce development activities

C. Written recommendations to the City regarding what programs, services, etc. the City should be conducting in the workforce development space

D. Ensure that equity and cultural competency are at the forefront of the gap analysis and subsequent recommendations

E. Obtain and keep current all necessary licenses, permits, insurances, etc.

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CLICK HERE FOR THE APPENDICES Timeline

ACTIVITY	DATE	TIME
RFP Release	8/9/2023	9:00 A.M.
Deadline for questions	8/21/2023	5:00 P.M.
Response for questions submitted	8/28/2023	5:00 P.M.
Proposals due	9/11/2023	12:00 P.M.
Sub-recipient Selection and Notification	9/22/2023	12:00 P.M.
Anticipated City Council Approval of Agreement	11/14/2023	6:30 p.m.
Anticipated Agreement Start Date	1/1/2024

The dates shown above may be subject to change within the City of Rochester's sole discretion and upon written notification as set forth herein.

Communication

All communications by parties who have indicated an intent to submit or have submitted a proposal in response to this RFP (“Respondents”), including any questions or requests for clarifications, submission of the proposal, requests for status updates about the proposal selection process and any other inquiries whatsoever concerning this RFP shall be sent, in writing and/or via email, to the following City staff person (“City Contact”):

Shawn Futch
Workforce Development Coordinator
Department of Recreation and Human Services
City of Rochester
57 St. Paul Street, Rochester, NY 14604
Shawn.Futch@CityofRochester.Gov