What the buyer needs
AI summaryPartner4Work seeks a vendor to implement a workforce development model delivering WIOA Title I-B adult and dislocated worker services in Pittsburgh, PA. The selected provider must engage employers, execute outreach and recruitment strategies for diverse jobseekers, and offer virtual service options. Only onshore, United States organizations are eligible to submit offsite performance proposals. Bidders must submit proposals digitally through the Partner4Work Submittable Portal by December 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Questions and registrations for the bidder's conference are due October 12, 2026, while general written questions must be submitted to [email protected] by November 11, 2026. A pre-bid meeting occurs on October 14, 2026. Partner4Work evaluates proposals using a 100-point scale based on the organization description, program narrative, budget and narrative, and attachments. The initial contract term runs from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028, with the possibility of up to three annual renewals. Bidders must supply proposed budgets using the required budget template and narrative instructions.
Scope of work
- WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker Services
- Outreach and recruitment strategies
- Remote and community-based services
- Enrollment and orientation
- Career services and follow-up services
- Supportive services management
- Business services and employer engagement
- Career Resource Center assistance and administration
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Organization Description | 15 points |
| Program Narrative | 55 points |
| Budget & Narrative | 20 points |
| Attachments | 10 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be an onshore USA organization
- Must be legally authorized to conduct business in Pennsylvania prior to proposal submission deadline
- Sufficient programmatic, administrative, fiscal, and organizational capacity
- Experience managing quality training and workforce development programs
- Financial capacity to pay program costs up front on a cost-reimbursement basis
Documents to include with your response
- Executive Summary
- Organization Description
- Program Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Flow chart depicting jobseeker experience
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the agency portal
- Instructions
- Submit via Partner4Work Submittable Portal at partner4work.submittable.com/submit. Narrative uploaded must be in 11-point, Calibri font, double-spaced.