Project Scope Consultation. The successful Bidders will work with DCS Grants Project Manager from the first day of the contract through to September 30, 2025, to partner in developing a plan to implement this project and ensure services are available to NCPs beginning October 1, 2025. Services. Successful Bidder(s) will use ESP grant funds to provide employment and training services in King and/or Yakima counties to support unemployed or underemployed NCPs in building skills for higher-paying jobs and to increase NCPs’ capacity to make reliable child support payments. Services will be offered to NCPs beginning on October 1, 2025. Successful Bidder(s) will provide the following employment services: Job search assistance: services or resources designed to help individuals find and secure employment. Job readiness training: services that prepare individual to enter or re-enter the workforce. Job development and placement services: services focused on connecting individuals with suitable employment opportunities. Job retention services: services to help individuals maintain employment over time. Work supports: any other services designed to help individuals secure employment and/or remain employed.
