CDEF - Workforce Support & Retention

Multnomah County is seeking to qualify suppliers of workforce support services and retention programs for the newly formed Construction Diversity and Equity Fund (CDEF) program. The program aims to support workers in the construction trades, particularly those in apprenticeship programs. The contract will be for a fixed term of one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to five years. The contract will be awarded through a competitive Request for Programmatic Qualifications (RFPQ) process. The County is seeking suppliers who can provide services such as transportation and lodging, equipment, childcare expenses, and other support services that remove barriers to successful completion of an apprenticeship program. • The program is part of the County's commitment to supporting a diverse local workforce and firms certified by the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID). • The contract will be for a fixed term of one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to five years. • The County is seeking suppliers who can provide services that are scalable, administratively efficient and effective, aligned with other efforts, and innovative. • The contract will be awarded through a competitive Request for Programmatic Qualifications (RFPQ) process. • The County reserves the right to qualify additional suppliers for these services as it deems necessary.