Central Workforce and Innovation Hub

The State of Connecticut’s Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and Central Connecticut State University have issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled “Central Workforce and Innovation Hub.” The RFI seeks input from qualified vendors regarding the scope of work, capabilities, and potential solutions that could support the development of a centralized hub focused on workforce development, training, and innovation for the state’s economic ecosystem. Vendors are asked to provide information on their experience, service offerings, and proposed approaches, which will inform future procurement decisions. • Purpose: Gather market intelligence and vendor capabilities for a future workforce‑focused innovation hub. • Target audience: Vendors with expertise in education and training services, IT/telecommunications, and workforce development solutions. • Submission: Open to all vendors; no mandatory pre‑bid meeting or site visit. • Key deliverables (as described in the RFI): Conceptual plans, service models, technology integration ideas, and cost‑effectiveness analyses. • Timeline: RFI posted ≈ 2026‑08‑24; participation window begins ≈ 2026‑08‑23. No explicit deadline or award date is provided in the document.