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Urban Greening Workforce Development Training Program for City of Vallejo

This opportunity from the City of Vallejo seeks qualified organizations to deliver an Urban Greening Workforce Development Training Program. - Government Buyer: - City Manager's Office, City of Vallejo - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the solicitation is open to qualified organizations with relevant expertise - Products/Services Requested: - Urban Greening Workforce Development Training Program - Curriculum covering horticulture, arboriculture, irrigation, tree planting, landscape maintenance, and urban canopy management - Classroom instruction and hands-on field experience - Industry-recognized or employer-recognized credentials - Paid work-based learning opportunities - Connections to municipal and commercial landscape employers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Program must prioritize environmental justice and serve historically underserved communities - Measurable participant targets and employment outcomes - Safety and credentialing components - Employer partnerships and compliance with Urban Greening grant requirements - Completion of all activities within the specified performance period - Funding: - Total available funding is $550,000 - City may award one or multiple contracts

Description

The City of Vallejo is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations to design and implement an Urban Greening Workforce Development Training Program that integrates environmental justice, urban greening, and hands-on workforce development. The program aims to prepare Vallejo residents for entry-level employment and career advancement in fields such as horticulture, arboriculture, irrigation, tree planting, landscape maintenance, and urban canopy management. It includes classroom instruction, hands-on field experience, industry-recognized credentials, paid work-based learning opportunities, and connections to municipal and commercial landscape employers. The total available funding for the program is $550,000, with a proposal deadline of October 9, 2026.

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