Opportunity
Dane County Opengov #427011-PMM
Employment and Education Services for Dane County Early Childhood Zones
Posted
April 13, 2026
Respond By
June 05, 2026
Identifier
427011-PMM
NAICS
624190, 624310
Dane County Department of Human Services is seeking proposals for employment and education services in the Early Childhood Zones program. - Government Buyer: - Dane County Department of Human Services - Contact: Katie O'Brien - Services Requested: - At least 5,200 hours annually of direct client service, including job/education placement, skill building, employer collaboration, and case management - Services must include bilingual support (notably Spanish) and be delivered in-home or in the community - Target: At least 200 clients annually, focusing on diverse, low-income families in Dane County Early Childhood Zones (Sun Prairie, Marshall, Fitchburg, and portions of Madison) - Unique Requirements: - Collaboration with existing Early Childhood Zones agencies is emphasized - Multiple organizations may collaborate on a single proposal, with clear delineation of duties - Services must be accessible, culturally responsive, and support adult education and employment readiness - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Dane County Early Childhood Zones (Sun Prairie, Marshall, Fitchburg, Madison) - Dane County Department of Human Services, 1202 Northport Dr., Madison, WI 53704 - Contract Details: - Initial term of one year, with four optional one-year renewals - Estimated 5,200 direct service hours per year, reimbursed monthly
Description
Dane County Department of Human Services is soliciting proposals for a program to provide a wide range of services to clients in the Dane County Early Childhood Zones. The goal is to increase clients' access and readiness to engage in adult education and/or to seek and secure employment. The solicitation includes 5200 hours of direct service and requires electronic submission of proposals by June 4, 2026. The contact for this solicitation is Katie O'Brien.