Project Information

Bid Title

County’s Workforce Entry and Economic Growth Initiative

Issuing Agency

County of San Mateo

Location

California

Published Date

Apr 20, 2026

Closing Date

May 7, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: County’s Workforce Entry and Economic Growth Initiative

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 4/20/2026

Due Date: 5/7/2026

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County’s Workforce Entry and Economic Growth Initiative

Request for Proposals

County Executive's Office - Board of Supervisors

Project ID: 2026-RFP-00462

Release Date: Monday, April 20, 2026

· Due Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 5:00pm

Posted Monday, April 20, 2026 4:37pm

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Draft Response No Bid16 days, 22 hours, 30 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Mon, Apr 20, 2026 4:37 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The County Executive’s Office of the County of San Mateo is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to develop and administer the County’s Workforce Entry and Economic Growth Initiative pilot program (the “Program”). As detailed further below, the Program aims to increase the hiring of entry-level employees and support the County’s private sector small and medium-sized businesses by subsidizing early wages of new full-time hires who recently earned college degrees or trade certificates.

Background

Individuals transitioning from degree or certificate programs to the workforce are increasingly facing barriers to hiring due to their lack of experience in their selected industry. These barriers apply both to young adults seeking their first, entry-level job out of college as well as to older adults who returned to school to improve or redirect their career paths in a new discipline. The Public Policy Institute of California reports that workers aged 20 to 24 in California experienced an unemployment rate of 10.8% in May 2025, nearly three times the County’s typical overall rate. Economic analysts describe the current challenging job market as a “no hire, no fire economy.”

To address these challenges, the County Board of Supervisors on February 10, 2026, adopted a resolution allocating $2,000,000 to launch the Program and approve its general structure and key requirements. The County Executive’s Office is initiating a competitive request for proposals process to identify a qualified contractor to administer the Program and develop detailed guidelines for its administration.

Contact Information

Project Contacts:
Henry Nibbelin
Management Analyst
Email: hnibbelin2@smcgov.org
Phone: (650) 363-4259

Rocio Kiryczun

Deputy County Executive

Email: rkiryczun@smcgov.org

Phone: (650) 363-4132

Nicholas Calderon

Deputy County Executive

Email: ncalderon@smcgov.org

Phone: (650) 599-1386

Timeline

RFP Released:

April 20, 2026

Deadline for Questions and Comments:

April 27, 2026, 5:00pm

Question Response Deadline:

April 30, 2026, 5:00pm

Proposal Due Date and Time:

May 7, 2026, 5:00pm

Conduct References & Select Program Administrator:

Week of May 18, 2026

Contract Negotiations:

Week of May 18, 2026

Anticipated Contract Award Date:

June 9, 2026

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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