Leadership Development Program for Construction Pathways

The Port of Seattle is soliciting proposals for a consultant to design, implement, and manage a Leadership Development Program for Construction Pathways. This initiative aims to address a critical shortage of first-line construction supervisors and combat the underrepresentation of women and BIPOC workers in leadership roles. The program will focus on participants from Priority Hire Zip Codes and areas with low equity indices, providing a comprehensive suite of services including leadership training, technical certifications, mentorship, sponsorship, employer engagement, and career navigation. The project is expected to serve 30 participants over a three-year period, with 10 participants enrolled annually. The contract is a not-to-exceed agreement valued at 300,000 dollars with an initial performance period of three years. Award will be based on best value, prioritizing the specialized experience and technical competence of the firm and its key personnel, followed by the quality of the Diversity in Contracting Inclusion Plan, which includes an aspirational goal of 5 percent diverse business participation. Proposers must provide an active Unified Business Identifier and Labor and Industries certification. Key deliverables include annual employer engagement reports and a finalized curriculum, with final annual deliverables due every December 15th from 2027 through 2029.