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Region 4 OS Reentry Services Economic Stability Service Provider
7/18/2025
$85,000 for a twelve-month period for Kent Probation
Big Rapids, MI
Michigan Works! West Central
Buyer seeks a service provider to deliver economic stability services to formerly incarcerated individuals in Kent County, Michigan. The program aims to provide participants with skills necessary to obtain long-term employment. Services include job readiness training, job search assistance, employment retention support, and education services. The contract will run from August 2025 through September 2028.
- 6/30/2025 - Inquiry Deadline
- 7/3/2025 - Q&A Posting
- 7/9/2025 - Pre-Bid Notice Deadline
- 7/18/2025 - Proposal Due Date
- 8/1/2025 - Contract Period Start
- 9/30/2028 - Contract Period End
- Experience providing services to formerly incarcerated individuals
- Experience in reintegration assistance for formerly incarcerated individuals
- Existing service delivery location within service area
- History and experience with job development and placement
- Provide job readiness services with minimum four services over two in-person contacts
- Develop resumes, cover letters, and assist with job applications
- Conduct job search services resulting in unsubsidized employment
- Deliver two budgeting workshops covering financial literacy and planning
- Develop relationships with local employers willing to hire formerly incarcerated individuals
- Contact at least 3 new employers monthly per Employment Specialist
- Track employment retention monthly for 12 months after job placement
- Assist participants with education enrollment and financial aid applications
- Provide vocational assessment services identifying needs and aptitudes
- Facilitate temporary work experience or on-the-job training opportunities