Opportunity
Port of Tacoma #072026-1050
Port of Tacoma Workforce Development Services for Maritime, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Construction Trades
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
September 09, 2026
Identifier
072026-1050
NAICS
611430
The Port of Tacoma is seeking qualified partners to deliver workforce development services supporting the maritime, logistics, manufacturing, and construction trades. - Government Buyer: Port of Tacoma (POT) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in this solicitation - Services requested: - Occupational job training and placement - Job advancement and retention support - Pre-apprenticeship training - Occupational education and internship programs - All services focused on maritime, logistics, manufacturing, and construction sectors - Notable requirements: - Providers must demonstrate experience in recruiting, training, and placing individuals in the specified trades - Strong relationships with employers and stakeholders are required - Deliverables include detailed annual and semi-annual reports on program outcomes, and bi-monthly updates to the contract manager - Proposals should be scalable and compensation information must be submitted separately - Open to both individual providers and teams; MWBE participation is encouraged but not required - Contract details: - Initial term of one year, with options to renew for up to three years total - Annual contract value not to exceed $260,000
Description
The Port of Tacoma is soliciting proposals for providing occupational job training and placement, job advancement and retention, pre-apprenticeship training, or occupational education programs related to maritime, logistics, manufacturing, and construction trades. The contract period is one year with options for renewal up to three years. The total contract value will not exceed $260,000 per year. The Port anticipates awarding one or more contracts and requires detailed reporting and communication from the service providers.