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Request for Proposals (RFP) #235

Workforce Development Divisions (WDD)

Workforce Development Division

The Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) is issuing Request for Proposals (RFP) 235 to solicit proposals from qualified suppliers to provide services across multiple distinct program areas within OEWD’s Workforce Development Division (WDD). Awards under this RFP may be made through grant agreements and/or professional services contracts, depending on the program area.

Program Areas:

This RFP will result in awards for program areas administered under the following OEWD division(s):

Workforce Development

Program Area A: Centralized Job Center Services

Program Area B: Young Adult Job Center

Program Area C: Specialized Job Center

Program Area D: Work-Based Learning Center

Program Area E: Disability Services Coordinator

Program Area F: HealthCare Academy Occupational Skills Training

Program Area G: Hospitality Initiative Occupational Skills Training

Program Area H: TechSF Occupational Skills Training

Program Area I: TechSF Sector Workforce On-Ramp

Program Area J: Sector Workforce Registered Apprenticeship

Program Area K: Industries of Opportunity Occupational Skills Training

Program Area L: San Francisco Bay Occupations and Apprenticeship Training (SFBOAT)

Program Area M: San Francisco Business Academy (SFBA)

Program Area N: San Francisco Climate Academy

Program Area O: Construction Career Pathways

Program Area P: CityBuild Academy Occupational Skills Training

Program Area Q: CityBuild Occupational Skills Training (OST) Specialized Trades

Program Area R: CityBuild Occupational Skills Training (OST) Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3)

Program Area S: Construction Career Advancement and Retention Program

Program Area T: Construction Administrative and Professional Services Academy (CAPSA)

Program Area U: Violence Prevention On-Ramp

Program Area V: One Stop Operator

Program Area W: Planning and Designing Workforce Services

Program Area X: Grant Development Services

Program Area Y: Workforce Services Compliance and Policy Analysis

The total funding anticipated for initial awards is $23,835,000 across all program areas. Individual contract awards are expected to range from $6,250 to $3,250,000 per year, depending on the program area. Initial contract terms will vary by program area and are anticipated to be between one (1) and four (4) years, with the possibility of extensions through June 2032, contingent upon performance and funding availability.

Grant awards are anticipated to begin July 1, 2026, or later.
View the Updates section below for the latest info.


Key Dates

The anticipated schedule for this RFP is below. Check this page frequently for updates as the schedule is subject to change.

  • RFP is issued by the City: Thursday, February 19, 2026
  • Technical Assistance Conference (optional): Monday, March 2nd, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. PST
  • Deadline for submission of written questions: Friday, March 13, 2025 5:00 P.M. PST
  • Answers to written questions posted online: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
    • Initial posting: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
    • Final posting: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
  • Proposals due: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. PST
  • Grantee selection and award notification: Monday, April 20, 2026
  • Protest period ends: 3 business days following award notification
  • Projects begin: July 1, 2026 or later 

*Written questions:
The deadline to submit substantive questions is Friday, March 13, 2026, by 5:00 PM PST. Substantive questions are those that seek clarification regarding the RFP requirements, program expectations, or administrative processes.

Applicants may continue to submit technical questions (e.g., “How do I complete the application?”) to oewd.procurement@sfgov.org up until the proposal submission deadline. Technical questions will be addressed as soon as possible.

To ensure transparency and equitable access to information, all questions must be submitted in writing. Responses to all substantive questions received by the deadline will be compiled and made available for download in the Documents section below, for the benefit of all applicants.

Apply

Link to the online application: OEWD Request for Proposals (RFP) 235 Application

Documents

Additional documents will be uploaded in this section, check back often for updates. If you would like to request any of the documents in an alternative format, email oewd.procurement@sfgov.org. The email address is monitored between 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
 

Request for Proposals (RFP 235) (Updated 3.3.26)

The formal solicitation seeks proposals for 25 program areas under the Workforce Development Division (WDD).

Attachment A — Proposal Questions

For reference only. This document contains the questions found in the online application.

Attachment B — Budget Template

Required. This is the standard budget template that must be uploaded with the online submission.

Attachment C — City’s Grant Agreement Terms

For reference only. This document provides standard City language that will be included in the resulting grants awarded through this RFP.

Attachment D — City’s Contract Terms

For reference only. This document provides standard City language that will be included in the resulting contracts awarded through this RFP.

Attachment E — Supplier Registration Instructions

For reference only. This explains how to register as a Supplier with the City and County of San Francisco.

Attachment F — HCAO and MCO Declaration Forms

For reference only. Suppliers are required to file these declarations for the Health Care Accountability Ordinance (HCAO) and Minimum Compensation Ordinance (MCO) when applicable.

Attachment G — First Source Hiring Form

For reference only. This contains additional information on the First Source Hiring Program and the link for where to submit online when applicable.

Attachment H – Principles of Employment Equity

For reference only. This contains additional information on OEWD’s principles of employment equity.

RFP 235 Technical Assistance Conference Slides

For reference only. View the presentation slides from the Technical Assistance Conference from RFP #235

RFP 235 Q and A Log (Initial Posting)

The initial posting of the Questions and Answer (“Q&A”) log.

RFP 235 Q and A Log (Second Posting)

The second posting of the Questions and Answer ("Q&A") log.

Updates

The following updates or changes have been published in this webpage:

2/25/2026 (8:45 AM)

  • An updated copy of Request for Proposals (RFP 235) (Updated 2.25.26) has been posted under Documents
  • The key date for proposals due has been updated to March 25- Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. PST.

3/3/2026 (11:00 AM)

  • An updated copy of Request for Proposals (RFP 235) (Updated 3.3.26) has been posted under Documents

3/3/2026 (4:20 PM)

  • Technical Assistance Conference video link
  • Technical Assistance presentation slides
  • A version of the initial posting of the Question and Answer ("Q&A") Log has been posted under "Documents".

3/5/2026 (2:35 PM)

  • A version of the second posting of the Question and Answer ("Q&A") Log has been posted under "Documents".

Technical Assistance

OEWD hosted an optional online Technical Assistance Conference via Zoom on Monday, March 2, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. PST to assist applicants in determining the eligibility of proposed projects, completing the proposal package, and navigating City requirements.

Watch the recording of the technical assistance conference.

Questions: Contact oewd.procurement@sfgov.org

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