Summary of Specifications:
The Southeast Michigan Consortium is seeking an individual or firm to provide assistance with the development of a strategic plan for Michigan Works! Southeast. In August, 2015, the Counties of Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston and Washtenaw executed a PA 7 agreement to consolidate three Michigan Works! agencies into a single organization. This merger was legally effective on October 1, 2015 and the organizations administratively and programmatically consolidated on July 1, 2016. With the merger, both administratively and programmatically fully implemented, the CB and the WDB would like to develop a strategic plan for the organization. The plan should have a three to five year time frame and focus on expanding the influence of the organization while establishing goals and a vision for the organization. Expanding and developing the network of partner organizations, in the vision of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), must be a key part of this strategic plan. Any individual or organization with the experience and skills in facilitating and assisting with the development of strategic plans and partnerships is welcome to bid on this project. It is expected to be a three month project and has a budget of approximately $50,000 for this RFP bid.
