City Of Seattle
Priority Hire Construction Training, Clean Energy Jobs, and Retention Services
- Due
- Nov 16, 2026
- Questions due
- Nov 6, 2026
- Budget
- $3,100,000
Verified- Contract
- 36 months
- Location
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
- Category
- Education, Training & Libraries
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DESCRIPTION
The issuing government authority in Seattle, Washington is seeking a vendor to provide priority hire construction training, clean energy employment support, and retention services. The work includes community outreach and recruitment activities, including events designed to increase awareness of apprenticeship opportunities in the construction industry and clean energy sector.
The selected provider will deliver pre-apprenticeship construction trades training and job-readiness services to help participants enter Washington State-registered construction apprenticeship programs and obtain clean energy jobs. Retention services will address barriers that may prevent apprentices and clean energy workers from entering or remaining in their chosen career paths, including support such as upskilling certifications, mentorship, and mental health resources.
Questions must be submitted by November 6, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Must register in the City's Procurement Portal to submit a response
- Must possess a Washington State business license (UBI#)
- Must possess a Seattle Business License if the firm has a physical nexus in the city
- Must provide proof of insurance if required
- Must not have a conflict of interest with City officials involved in the selection process
- Must comply with City Ethics Code for contract workers performing over 1,000 cumulative hours in a 12-month period
- Must use good faith efforts to promote utilization of woman and minority businesses for subcontracting
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TIMELINE
Solicitation Release: September 28th, 2026
Optional Virtual Information Session: October 14th, 2026
Optional Virtual Information Session (Repeat): October 22nd, 2026
Deadline for Questions: November 6th, 2026
Response Submission Deadline: November 16th, 2026
Announcement of Potential Virtual Interviews: November 30th, 2026
Potential Virtual Interview Dates: December 1st, 2026
Announcement of Successful Proposer(s): December 7th, 2026
Contract Execution: January 31st, 2027
Issuing Agency
City Of Seattle
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due November 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 6, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $3,100,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by City Of Seattle. The work is located in Seattle, Washington, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Workforce development organization experienced in construction and clean energy pathways
- Expertise delivering pre-apprenticeship and job-readiness training
- Established community outreach and recruitment capabilities
- Experience supporting apprenticeship placement and worker retention
- Ability to provide mentorship, upskilling, and barrier-reduction services
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