Plan for a Police Officer and Firefighter Career Pipeline Program

The State of Connecticut’s Office of Workforce Strategy is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to develop a comprehensive, data‑driven career pipeline plan for police officers and firefighters. The plan must outline recruitment, training, career progression, retention strategies, and alignment with state workforce goals. Deliverables include a written strategic plan, implementation roadmap, stakeholder engagement framework, and supporting data analyses. • Scope: Full lifecycle career pathway design for law‑enforcement and fire‑service personnel. • Required expertise: Workforce planning, public safety sector knowledge, data analytics, and change‑management consulting. • Deliverables: Strategic plan document, implementation timeline, metrics dashboard, stakeholder communication plan. • Timeline: Participation begins early January 2027; project work to be completed per contract schedule (not specified). • Submission: Open to all vendors via CTSource; no mandatory pre‑bid meeting or site visit.