Request for Proposals - Construction Talent Pipeline Partner

Closed May 03, 2023, 04:00 PM

General Statement of Work

Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO), on behalf of the Denver Construction Careers Program (DCCP), is seeking interested and qualified organizations to collaborate with to create job training opportunities and supportive services for individuals seeking careers in construction.

DCCP is committed to sustaining a thriving construction workforce program with the goal of increasing outreach, training, job opportunities and employment of people in economically disadvantaged areas and populations. DCCP will address shortages in qualified construction workers by building a talent pipeline consisting of pre-apprentices, apprentices, and journeymen in skill trades to meet the workforce demands in the Denver market. The program seeks to enhance talent pipeline development through collaboration with community partners who can provide vetted participants, core training, supportive services, and/or solutions to support construction workforce development.  

Materials & Information 

All general questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing by e-mail to DEDO_BusinessDevelopment_Proposals@denvergov.org

The Pre-Proposal Conference was a virtual meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. (MST).  Representatives from DCCP shared the city’s guiding principles, priorities, and regulatory requirements relevant to this RFP.  Prospective proposers had the opportunity to ask questions.    

Application

  • The proposal deadline is Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. (MST).
  • Any final questions regarding this RFP were required to be submitted in writing by Monday, April 24, 2023 at 4 p.m. (MST).
  • Technical questions and technical support regarding the online application will be accepted and answered individually up to the proposal submission deadline.
  • Proposals will only be accepted electronically via the application portal