The Mayor’s Workforce Development Board (MWDB) is directly responsible and accountable to the State of Michigan, Labor and Economic Opportunity-Workforce Development (LEO-WD) for the planning and oversight of talent development programs in the City of Detroit. Designated by the MWDB, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC) serves as the fiscal and administrative entity that provides workforce services to job seekers and employers. DESC’s primary funding streams include Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) that funds Michigan’s PATH (Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope.) employment program, Food Assistance Employment and Training (FAE&T), Wagner-Peyser Employment Services (ES), and other public and private funding. The Corporation enters into contracts with qualified entities to provide workforce development programs and services to job seekers and employers. DESC anticipates receiving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and CDC funding to support contracts as a result of this competitive bid process.
On June 29, 2021, Detroit City Council approved the City’s high-level plan for ARPA funds. In keeping with federal requirements, potential subrecipients of ARPA funds procured by DESC will be subject to an assessment to determine the capability to manage federal funds. The assessment will include, at minimum, a review of financial statements, policies, and procedure manual.
On behalf of the City of Detroit, DESC is seeking proposals from qualified applicants to provide survey design and analysis services.
DESC plans to award at least one (1) contract for requested services as detailed in this RFP to achieve objective stated in the Scope of Work.
