Workforce & Economic Mobility Initiatives: Project Support

The County of San Mateo is seeking a qualified consultant to provide strategic advisory, research, program design, stakeholder engagement, and implementation planning for its workforce and economic mobility initiatives. The scope of work focuses on re-designing the Workforce Entry and Economic Growth Initiative to improve feasibility and operating models, as well as supporting the County Job Center and the County's Childcare Initiative. Key deliverables include a discovery summary memo, a landscape analysis memo, multiple program design options, and a final implementation roadmap. The anticipated budget for these services ranges between 75,000 and 90,000 dollars, with a contract award date expected on November 23, 2026, and final program designs due by the end of January 2027. The selection process is based on a best-value evaluation, with a heavy emphasis on the proposer's method and approach. Preferential scoring is available for local, small, and micro businesses or non-profits. To qualify, consultants must have provided similar services for at least three of the last seven years. The contract requires strict adherence to various legal standards, including HIPAA, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Additionally, the selected consultant must maintain general, motor vehicle, and professional liability insurance of 1,000,000 dollars each and comply with California prevailing wage laws.