Early Care and Education and Out-Of-School Time Workforce Supports Services

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services in Pennsylvania is seeking a vendor to design and implement a youth-serving workforce supports program. The agency is trying to solve a shortage of qualified personnel by increasing the number of job-ready staff in early care and education and out-of-school time programs. The selected partner will also provide direct support to the local programs that hire these trained participants. The scope of work covers early care and education services, out-of-school time services, or a combination of both program types. The agency requires the implementation of innovative recruitment and retention strategies to build a sustainable talent pipeline. Additionally, the project must address job quality to improve long-term employment outcomes within the county. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency allows the selected vendor to perform all work offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through the designated online portal. The agency is issuing this solicitation to gather proposal-based pricing rather than disclosing a pre-determined budget. The contract period will span one year from the date of award. The agency will host an office hours informational meeting on Microsoft Teams on June 4, 2026, to address questions from potential applicants.