Willamette Workforce Partnership

The buyer seeks a qualified organization to provide One-Stop Operator services for workforce development in Linn, Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties. The project aims to improve operational efficiency, enhance collaboration among partners, and promote WorkSource as a trusted workforce resource. The contractor will conduct assessments, redesign workflows, develop communication protocols, create branding strategies, and ensure equity in service delivery. The contract period is from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, with potential annual renewals until June 30, 2029.

• 2/11/2025 - Submittal of Written Questions Deadline
• 2/18/2025 - Responses to Written Questions
• 4/11/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 5/2/2025 - Evaluation and Bidder Interviews
• 5/30/2025 - Award Notice
• 7/1/2025 - Contract Start date

• Conduct human-centered design assessment to identify operational bottlenecks and gaps
• Evaluate and redesign workflows to prioritize accessibility and reduce barriers
• Develop partner communication protocols to strengthen alignment and collaboration
• Create branding, marketing, and outreach strategies to attract job seekers and employers
• Plan annual event calendar for workshops, meetups, and career fairs
• Develop social media engagement strategy to promote WorkSource services
• Conduct accessibility audits and develop Equity and Accessibility Plan
• Create Annual Innovation Report on emerging trends and service enhancement recommendations