Requests for Proposals

RI Industry Skills Development Initiative (pdf)

The intent of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to build upon the Industry Partnership foundation that has been developed by the Governor’s Workforce Board RI (GWBRI).  The RFP is designed to align workforce development activities and training with the needs of Rhode Island’s high-growth, high-demand industry sectors, as identified by the GWBRI.  Eligible industries include Health Care, Biotechnology, Advanced Manufacturing, and Financial Services.

The RI Industry Skills Development Initiative seeks to involve identified industry sectors in pro-active career development and training activities that are designed to strengthen and grow the skills of the state’s labor force and meet growing workforce demands.

The RFP will be made available on June 25, 2009 at these locations:

• Workforce Solutions of Providence/Cranston, 1 Reservoir Ave., Cranston, RI 02907
• Workforce Partnership of Greater Rhode Island, 1511 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, RI 02920
• The RFP will also be available online at: www.workforcesolutionspc.com

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference
Prospective bidders must attend a Pre-Proposal Conference on
Friday, June 26, 2009
10:00am-12:00 PM
RIDLT Center General Complex,
1511 Pontiac Ave., Bldg 73-1 Main Classroom, Cranston, RI 02920

Proposal Due Date
Proposals will be due on or before 12:00 noon – August 3, 2009 at:
Workforce Partnership of Greater RI
Bldg 73, 1511 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920