Macomb Community College

Buyer seeks a qualified consultant to provide developmental evaluation services for their Strengthening Community College Training Grant – Round 5 (SCC5). The consultant will ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Labor guidelines and provide comprehensive reviews and recommendations. The project focuses on Strengthening Healthcare Apprenticeships to address healthcare worker shortages in Metropolitan Detroit. The grant runs from February 2025 through December 2029, requiring ongoing evaluation and feedback throughout the project lifecycle.

• 4/25/2025 - Deadline to request clarifications
• 5/2/2025 - Clarifications published
• 5/23/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 6/20/2025 - Consultant/Vendor selected
• 11/1/2025 - Draft evaluation plan due
• 2/1/2026 - Final evaluation plan due
• 3/1/2027 - Interim report due
• 12/1/2029 - Final report due

• Design a developmental evaluation plan for tracking grant activities and outcomes
• Create a cloud-based document sharing system for collaboration
• Develop implementation steps for grant staff to follow
• Conduct quarterly meetings to assess and refine evaluation plan
• Perform annual assessment of grant outcomes including labor market impact
• Evaluate jobs for family-sustaining wages and career advancement opportunities
• Assess reduction in targeted post-secondary education gaps
• Evaluate effectiveness of healthcare pre-apprentice model
• Deliver interim and final evaluation reports
• Ensure compliance with Data Sharing Agreements and Institutional Review Boards