When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 24, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 10, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $170,000.

It was issued by Philadelphia Works, Inc.. The work is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Workforce development organization with employer engagement expertise. Experience building sector partnerships and talent pipelines. Proven capabilities in work-based learning, apprenticeships, and employer training programs. Strong event planning, outreach, and stakeholder communications capabilities. Familiarity with public workforce systems and state or federal workforce initiatives. Geographic presence and established employer relationships in Pennsylvania.

Strategic Employer Engagement and Workforce Development Services (Due August 24, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesPosted: August 3, 2026Deadline: August 24, 2026

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SUMMARY

This opportunity seeks a provider to expand employer engagement, develop workforce and work-based learning pipelines, and support workforce-focused events and communications. The vendor will work with businesses across key sectors to identify workforce needs and connect employers with training and placement opportunities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be in good financial standing
Must not have been declared ineligible by City, state, or federal governments
Non-profit applicants must be tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
Must submit a copy of most recent IRS Determination Letter
Must be registered in SAM.gov
Must have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
Must supply evidence of appropriate licenses, insurance, relevant internal procedures, data security, and financial controls
Must be considered low-risk or medium-risk based on fiscal review
Must have reliable internet access and technology infrastructure for program administration and virtual event hosting

BUDGET

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$170,000

CONTRACT DURATION

9 months

TIMELINE

RFP Release Date: August 3rd, 2026

Questions Deadline: August 10th, 2026

Proposals Due: August 24th, 2026

Award Notifications: September 21st, 2026

Contract Start Date: October 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 10, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Philadelphia Works, Inc.

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DESCRIPTION

The vendor will provide strategic employer engagement and workforce development services to advance the shared goal of increasing employer participation in the public workforce system and improving access to high-quality job placements. Responsibilities include maintaining an active roster of member and non-member businesses across key industry sectors, conducting outreach to identify hiring needs and skills gaps, and incorporating insights from business attraction and expansion efforts into reporting on employer champions and sector partnerships.

The vendor will support talent pipeline development by promoting work-based learning opportunities such as on-the-job training, internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, and incumbent worker training. The work will also include identifying employers willing to participate in training partnerships and pilot programs, providing workforce-related advocacy updates, and developing co-branded recruitment materials using the Investment Partner logo.

Additional responsibilities include planning and executing workforce workshops and webinars, providing logistical support such as venue coordination, registration management, and event promotion, recruiting employer participation from key sectors, and identifying and recruiting employers for youth work-based learning opportunities. Questions must be submitted by August 10, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 24, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 10, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $170,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Philadelphia Works, Inc.. The work is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Workforce development organization with employer engagement expertise
Experience building sector partnerships and talent pipelines
Proven capabilities in work-based learning, apprenticeships, and employer training programs
Strong event planning, outreach, and stakeholder communications capabilities
Familiarity with public workforce systems and state or federal workforce initiatives
Geographic presence and established employer relationships in Pennsylvania

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