Missouri BUYS #STATE 0000000506SL

Missouri Seeks Sole Source for Community Health Worker Re-entry Training Initiative

The State of Missouri is seeking a single feasible source to deliver workforce development training for Community Health Workers (CHWs) as part of a Re-entry Initiative: - Government Buyer: - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services - OEMs and Vendors: - Randolph County Caring Community Partnership (sole supplier) - Products/Services Requested: - Workforce development training for CHWs - Includes federally recognized credentials and a registered apprenticeship program - Focused on supporting justice-involved individuals re-entering communities - Training covers connecting returning citizens to employment, housing, behavioral health, and community resources - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Single feasible source procurement under Missouri law (RSMo 34.044) - Emphasis on reducing recidivism through social support - No specific product part numbers or quantities; focus is on service delivery and training outcomes - Contract includes four 1-year renewal options after initial term

Description

This procurement is for workforce development training for Community Health Workers (CHWs) to support justice-involved individuals as they re-enter their communities following release. The CHWs trained through this program will connect returning citizens with essential social support such as employment resources, housing assistance, behavioral health services, and community programs to reduce recidivism and promote successful re-entry. The Randolph County Caring Community Partnership provides federally recognized workforce development credentials and a registered apprenticeship program for CHWs. This procurement is a single feasible source acquisition issued on behalf of the Department of Health and Senior Services in Missouri.

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