Athens City School District Civicplus #RFP_City Workforce Development Program

City of Athens Workforce Development Program – Recovery Service Provider Sought

The City of Athens is seeking a qualified recovery service provider to support its Workforce Development Program for individuals in recovery. - Government Buyer: - City of Athens, Office of Service Safety Director - Scope of Services: - Recruitment, supervision, and compensation of individuals in recovery for paid work on city projects - Projects include: - Cemetery restoration (required) - Trail building and maintenance - Riverfront vegetation management - Native planting - Staffing a bikeway welcome center - Maintenance of recreational facilities (miniature and disc golf courses) - Provider must deliver supportive services, transportation, and ensure supervisors are CPR/First Aid/AED certified - Provider responsible for payroll, insurance, and administrative oversight - Funding and Contract Structure: - Total anticipated funding: $110,000 over three years - Year 1: $50,000 - Year 2: $35,000 - Year 3: $25,000 - Annual renewal contingent on performance and funding, with potential extension up to 15 years - Proposal Requirements: - Detailed budgets, wage rates, supervisory and administrative costs - Plans for participant support, safety, and reporting - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based procurement

Description

The City of Athens is soliciting proposals from qualified recovery service providers to partner in a Workforce Development Program that offers paid, supportive work opportunities for individuals in recovery. The program focuses on skill development, long-term recovery support, and community reintegration while advancing city projects such as cemetery restoration, trail maintenance, and operation of recreational facilities. The contract is anticipated to last three years with a total funding allocation of approximately $110,000. Proposals must include detailed plans for recruitment, supervision, participant support, and budget, and are due by May 1, 2026.

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