Mercer County Granicus #03

Mercer County Solicits Providers for WFNJ GA/SNAP & TANF Employment Programs

Mercer County Workforce Development Board (WDB) is seeking qualified providers to deliver Employment Directed Activity Programs for recipients of WorkFirst New Jersey (WFNJ) General Assistance (GA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): - Government Buyer: - Mercer County Workforce Development Board (WDB), County of Mercer, NJ - Office: Mercer County One-Stop Career Center - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are named; this is a service-based procurement - Services Requested: - Design and delivery of employment-directed activities for WFNJ GA/SNAP & TANF recipients - Program components include: - Job readiness training - Supported work experiences - Occupational skills training - Job search and placement assistance - Case management and job retention services - Specialized services for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) - Childcare referral services - Notable Requirements: - Providers must have at least one year of experience serving similar populations - Open to for-profit, non-profit, community-based, faith-based organizations, educational institutions, labor organizations, and government agencies - Compliance with federal and state regulations is mandatory - Performance goals include enrollment, completion, and employment placement rates - Estimated contract value is approximately $1,100,000 per year, with a two-year base period and potential extensions

Description

The Mercer County Workforce Development Board (WDB) is soliciting proposals for the WFNJ GA/SNAP & TANF Employment Directed Activity Programs. The program aims to provide employment directed activities that equip WFNJ GA/SNAP & TANF recipients with the tools and skills necessary to become employed. The contract period covers Program Year 2026 and Program Year 2027, from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2028, with an option to extend. Proposals are due by July 23, 2026, at 12:00 noon and will be evaluated based on compliance, program design, performance, administration, and fiscal information.

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