Request for Proposals
The WDC periodically requests proposals or qualifications from the community as part of our commitment and duty to wisely invest our resources. These open and transparent competitions are governed by our procurement policy.
Current Requests
Cohort-Based Workforce Training for Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Sector Occupations
Request for Qualifications #12-01
The WDC seeks qualifications from multiple training institutions, such as community or technical colleges, 4-year universities, registered apprenticeship programs, and other providers of aerospace and advanced manufacturing training programs, which have the expertise and capacity to quickly implement cohort-based training that helps individuals prepare for and attain jobs in the aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Closed Requests
Technology Trainer: Veterans and Mature Workers
Request for Qualifications #11-06
The WDC seeks to identify and procure a trainer who can work on behalf of the WDC of Seattle-King County to deliver technology training to job seekers in several King County locations. The WDC, with WorkSource has partnered with Microsoft Corporation since 2005 to bring free Unlimited Potential (UP) computer-training courses and Elevate America eLearning courses and certification exams to WorkSource customers. Now, combining technology training resources from Microsoft and the Department of Labor (DOL) this position will target specific populations of job seekers; non active veterans and their spouses and mature workers enrolled in DOL’s Reinvesting in Older Workers (ROW) project.
(This RFQ is now closed)
WorkSource Connection Site Expansion
Request for Qualifications #11-04
The WDC seeks qualifications from local organizations interested in joining the Seattle-King County WorkSource (the one-stop system in King County) as Connection sites: internet-based, non-financial partnerships between the community and WorkSource.
(This RFQ is now closed)
- Questions & Answers 1 (June 17, 2011)
- Questions & Answers 2 (June 22, 2011)
- Questions & Answers 3 (June 23, 2011)
- Questions & Answers 4 (June 24, 2011)
Healthcare Workforce Training Curriculum Development/Redesign
The WDC seeks proposals from multiple training institutions, such as community or technical colleges, 4-year universities, registered apprenticeship programs, and other providers of training that have the expertise and capacity to develop new and/or redesigned curriculum to address gaps in training offerings and/or instructional delivery approaches that help individuals prepare for and attain jobs in the healthcare field.
(This RFP is now closed)
- RFQ #11-03 Attachment A--Budget Form (.PDF)
- RFQ #11-03 Attachment A--Budget Form (.DOC)
- Questions & Answers 1 (March 1, 2011)
Cohort-Based Workforce Training in Health Care
Request for Qualifications #11-02
The WDC seeks qualifications from multiple training institutions, such as community or technical colleges, 4-year universities, registered apprenticeship programs, and other providers of training that have the expertise and capacity to quickly implement cohort-based training that helps individuals prepare for and attain jobs in the healthcare field.
(This RFQ is now closed)
- RFQ #11-02 Attachment A--Budget Form (.PDF)
- RFQ #11-02 Attachment A--Budget Form (.DOC)
- Questions & Answers 1 (March 1, 2011)
Financial Audit Services
Request for Proposals #11-01
The WDC seeks proposals to contract for a financial audit for the year ending June 30, 2011 and three subsequent years. The audit will be scheduled within the final two weeks of September or during the month of October. The report must be completed by November 30, 2011.
(This RFP is now closed)
Healthcare Career & Education Navigation
The goal of this HHS-funded project is to support more TANF recipients and other low-income adults to enter and successfully complete post-secondary education tied to employment and career pathways in the healthcare field. Project participants will be supported by career and education “Navigators” to be funded under this RFP.
(This RFP is now closed)
- RFP #10-14 Form in Word
- Questions & Answers 1 (December 29, 2010)
- Questions & Answers 2 (January 5, 2011)
- Questions & Answers 3: Bidders Conference (January 7, 2011)
- Questions & Answers 4: Bidders Conference (January 12, 2011)
- Questions & Answers 5 (January 13, 2011)
Photographer/Videographer
Request for Qualifications #10-12
The purpose of this RFQ is to identify photographers and videographers who can work between now and July 2012 to capture images of a variety of subjects for use in WDC communications such as our website, our annual report, and other print and online materials that explain and promote our mission.
(This RFQ is now closed)
Graphic Designer
Request for Qualifications #10-13
The purpose of this RFQ is to identify graphic designers who can provide graphic design services between now and July 2012 for WDC communications needs such as reports, brochures, and other print and online materials that explain and promote our mission .
(This RFQ is now closed)
Information and Communications Technology Trainer
Request for Qualifications #10-11
The purpose of this RFQ is to identify and procure a trainer who can work on behalf of the WDC of Seattle-King County to deliver information and communications technology (ICT) workshops to job seekers in various King County locations. This position will expand and deepen current technology training offered to job seekers within the WorkSource system.
(This RFQ is now closed)
Cohort Based Workforce Training In High-Demand Healthcare, Energy Efficiency & Aerospace Occupations
Request for Qualifications #10-10
"... The WDC is seeking proposals for health care, aerospace, alternative energy or energy efficiency high-demand occupational training for both the Governor’s ARRA WIA 10% Reserve Fund and Reinvesting in Older Workers projects. The WDC now has a limited opportunity to fund up to five additional class-size training programs at community and technical colleges."
(This RFQ is now closed)
- Attachment A: Governor's 10% (in Word)
- Attachment A: ROW (in Word)
- Question and Answers Part 1 (August 16, 2010)
Grant Writers
Request for Qualifications #10-08
"The purpose of this RFQ is to identify and procure grant writing experts to work on behalf of the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County on an as needed basis. Applicants selected through this RFQ will be placed on a list of procured grant writing vendors. WDC staff will reference this list on an as-needed basis to select assistance when working on a variety of public and private funding proposals."
(This RFQ is now closed)
Energy Efficiency Supply Chain Study
"The Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County is seeking proposals for cost-efficient and effective recruitment, case management, job placement and retention services for the Recovery Act-funded State Energy Sector Partnership project. The goal is to provide services to participants enrolled in commercial energy efficiency training programs to improve training completion and employment rates for these individuals."
(This RFP is now closed)
Energy Efficiency Supply Chain Study
Request for Qualifications #10-06
"..The Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County (WDC) is a participant of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Opportunities Project (NEWOP) funded by SkillUp Washington. SkillUp Washington seeks to increase the number of low-income individuals in the region who receive postsecondary training or credentials. The purpose of this RFQ is to identify and procure services to develop and implement a study that will inform future investments in workforce development activities related to the Commercial Energy Efficiency sector."
(This RFQ is now closed)
Commercial Energy Efficiency Curriculum Development
Request for Proposals #10-05
"...The WDC is seeking proposals to fund development and creation of a training curriculum that will provide a job seeker with the basic knowledge and skills needed to access entry-level employment in the commercial energy sector. This curriculum should focus on exposing job seekers to instruction that will provide a foundation of commercial energy efficiency knowledge. … The goal is to provide training that would become an entry point to commercial energy efficiency sector employment and connect to opportunities for advancement in the industry.“
(This RFQ is now Closed)
Reinvesting in Older Workers Case Management Services
Request for Qualifications #10-04
"..The Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County (WDC) is seeking organizations to provide cost-efficient and effective case management services for the Department of Labor (DOL) funded Reinvesting in Older Workers (ROW) grant. It is expected that successful bidders will work in partnership with the WDC to provide the project leadership needed to achieve project outcomes within time and budget.“
(This RFQ is now closed)
Case Management, Training and Employment / Industry Connection Services
"... The WDC is seeking proposals for: case management, training, and employment/industry connections services for both the Sound Energy Efficiency Development (SEED) and GreenLight green-jobs projects. Both SEED and GreenLight are Recovery Act-funded programs that were recently awarded to our area by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). SEED is funded through an Energy Training Partnership grant, awarded to the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) with the WDC named as fiscal agent. GreenLight is funded through a Pathways Out of Poverty which was awarded directly to the WDC.“
(This RFQ is now Closed)
- Budget Summary Form in Word format
- Reference: Original Dept of Labor grant solicitations
Pathways Out of Poverty
Energy Training Partnership
Content Developer for Green Website
Request for Qualifications #10-02
"...The WDC has released Request for Qualifications #10-02 to identify and procure a website content developer to develop a website containing career exploration information related to green jobs and green training and education opportunities in the region."
(This RFQ is now Closed)
WorkSource Operator(s)
"... The WDC is seeking proposals for creative, cost-efficient, and effective approaches to the WorkSource Operator function. The Seattle-King County WorkSource Operators are responsible for creating an outstanding employment and training service delivery system throughout King County. The Operators oversee the WorkSource operations at the site level and as a system across seven (7) centers/affiliate sites and ten (10) connection sites ."
(This RFQ is now Closed)
- Question and Answers Part 1, March 26, 2010
- Budget Summary Form in Word format
Entrepreneurial Training Curriculum Expansion and Delivery
Request for Qualifications #09-08
"...The purpose of this REQ is to better serve job seekers 55 and older with targeted
services designed for older workers interested in owning businesses and/or becoming
consultants.."
(This RFQ is now Closed)
Limited English Proficient (LEP) Bridge Curricula Development and Delivery
Request for Qualifications #09-07
"...The purpose of this REQ is to better serve job seekers 55 and over with targeted services designed for older workers with Limited English Proficiency (LEP).."
(This RFQ is now Closed)
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