Pierce County Fire Protection District 6 Opengov #26-002-MCE-CFSF

Pierce County Seeks Non-Profit Contractor for Employment and Financial Coaching Services

Pierce County Human Services Department, through its Procurement and Contract Services office, is seeking a qualified non-profit contractor to deliver employment and financial coaching services for the Centers for Strong Families Program. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Pierce County - Sub-agency: Human Services Department - Office: Procurement and Contract Services - Services Requested: - Comprehensive financial coaching, including: - Budgeting, debt reduction, credit improvement, financial education - Connections to public benefits and community resources - Employment coaching, including: - Career assessment, job search assistance, resume development, interview preparation, job retention support - Coordination with workforce development partners - Target Population: - Unemployed or underemployed Pierce County residents with household incomes below the Self-Sufficiency Standard - Outreach required to rural and under-resourced communities - Staffing Requirements: - At least one Financial Coach (1.0 FTE) - At least one Employment Coach (0.75 FTE) - Notable Requirements: - Services must be accessible throughout Pierce County - Contractor must maintain regular service hours - Program aims to increase participant earnings, improve household income, reduce debt, and support wealth-building - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract value: $150,000 - Period of performance: Initial term from August 2026 to December 31, 2027, with possible 24-month extension contingent on funding

Description

Pierce County is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive employment and financial coaching services through the Centers for Strong Families Program. The services will be delivered at locations accessible to families and aim to support economically vulnerable residents in achieving greater financial stability and self-sufficiency. The program focuses on increasing participant earnings, improving household income, reducing debt, strengthening financial management skills, and supporting wealth-building opportunities within Pierce County communities. The scope includes individualized financial coaching such as budgeting, debt reduction, credit improvement, and employment coaching including career assessment, job search assistance, and job retention support.

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