Job Training and Cleaning Enhancement

The City of New Haven seeks a vendor to operate a re‑entry workforce development program that pairs job‑training services with on‑the‑ground public‑works support. The contractor will supply up to four crew members and a supervisor on an hourly‑rate basis to assist the Department of Public Works (DPW) Streets Division with debris removal, sidewalk cleaning, and seasonal snow‑removal tasks while providing participants with skill‑building activities aimed at securing full‑time employment. The engagement runs across three fiscal years (FY 2027‑2029) with crew members expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during the city’s active cleaning season (July‑Nov and Apr‑Jun). The vendor must submit a two‑part proposal (technical and pricing) via the City’s OpenGov e‑procurement portal by the September 8, 2026 deadline. • Scope: Supervise and train a crew of four (plus a supervisor) for litter removal, roadside debris cleanup, and ad‑hoc snow‑shovel assistance. • Workforce Development: Provide off‑hours training, job‑readiness workshops, and placement assistance for participants with re‑entry barriers. • Duration: FY 2027‑2029 (approximately three years), with seasonal work windows each year. • Compensation: Hourly rates for crew and supervisor (to be proposed by vendor). • Submission: Technical proposal (no pricing) and separate price proposal, both uploaded electronically. • Evaluation: Experience (25 %), work plan & staffing (35 %), training outcomes (20 %), budget (20 %). • Mandatory compliance: City living‑wage ordinance, Equal Employment Opportunity, Ban‑the‑Box, and other local procurement policies.