San Mateo Opengov #2027-RFP-Informal-00214

Consulting support for San Mateo County workforce, economic mobility, job-center, and childcare initiatives

San Mateo County is seeking consulting support to plan and advance workforce, economic mobility, job-center, and childcare initiatives. - Government buyer: County of San Mateo, County Executive’s Office. - Scope of work: - Redesign the Workforce Entry & Economic Growth Initiative through research, stakeholder interviews, program options, and an implementation roadmap. - Assess and design a County Job Center earn-and-learn program, including a pilot, participant supports, and review of legal, labor, compensation, budget, and operational considerations. - Advise on the Childcare Initiative’s navigation portal and TriShare subsidy program; develop employer messaging, FAQs, a prospect list, and an engagement approach. - Provide project management, workplan tracking, progress reporting, working sessions, and risk escalation. - Budget: Anticipated range is $75,000–$90,000; the proposed fee must not exceed $90,000. - Notable requirements: At least three years of relevant experience within the preceding seven years and at least two comparable projects; SAM registration, a registered business name, and a UEI are required. Local-business preference may apply. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs or consulting vendors are named in the opportunity. The County of San Mateo is the buyer.

Description

The County of San Mateo seeks a consultant to provide strategic advisory, research, program design, stakeholder engagement, and implementation planning for three workstreams: the Workforce Entry & Economic Growth Initiative, County Job Center, and County Childcare Initiative. Work includes redesigning workforce programs, developing an earn-and-learn program and pilot, and advising on childcare navigation and subsidy initiatives. The consultant will also develop employer engagement strategies and implementation recommendations, manage project workplans, and provide regular progress updates. The anticipated budget is $75,000–$90,000, and the fee proposal must not exceed $90,000.

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