Project Information

Bid Title

Workforce Forward: Birmingham Workforce Partner Accelerator RFP

Issuing Agency

City of Birmingham

Location

Alabama

Published Date

Dec 5, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 31, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Workforce Forward: Birmingham Workforce Partner Accelerator RFP

The City of Birmingham, through the Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity, is seeking an experienced Program Manager (Consultant or Firm) to coordinate and facilitate the Workforce Forward: Birmingham Workforce Accelerator.

Download a copy of the bid here:

Workforce Program Manager RFP PDF

Issued by:

City of Birmingham, Department of Innovation & Economic Opportunity

Bid Release Date:

Monday, December 1, 2025

Bids Due:

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Please submit all materials as a single PDF to:
Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity
Subject: Workforce Forward Program Manager Proposal
Email: goodjobs@birminghamal.gov

Bid Opening:

Monday, December 1, 2025

Proposal Schedule

• December 1 ^st - December 31 ^st - RFP Opens
• December 15 ^th by 5pm - RFP Questions due to the City
• December 18 ^th by 5pm - RFP Questions Posted to RFP Website
• December 31 ^st by 5pm - RFP Closes
• January 5 ^th - January 7 ^th - RFP Review Process
• January 14 ^th - January16 ^th - Finalist Interviews
• January 21 ^st - January 22 ^nd - Program Manager Selection and Notification

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Workforce Forward: Birmingham Workforce Partner Accelerator- Program Manager

Issued by: City of Birmingham, Department of Innovation & Economic Opportunity

RFP Release Date: December 1, 2025

Proposals Due: December 31, 2025

Contact: Erika Dix, Manager of Workforce and Talent Development,

erika.dix@birminghamal.gov, 205-531-9564

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I. Introduction

The City of Birmingham, through the Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity, is

seeking an experienced Program Manager (Consultant or Firm) to coordinate and facilitate the

Workforce Forward: Birmingham Workforce Accelerator, an intensive 9-month program in

supporting nonprofits, startups, and community-based organizations in designing scalable,

fundable workforce development programs aligned with City priorities.

II. Project Outcomes

The selected Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the Workforce Forward:

Birmingham Partner Accelerator achieves measurable, high-impact outcomes for participating

organizations, the City of Birmingham, and the broader workforce ecosystem. By the end of the

9-month accelerator, the Program Manager will have facilitated the creation of actionable,

fundable, and scalable workforce programs that directly address the needs of Birmingham

residents and businesses.

III. Key Expected Outcomes

• Cohort Program Readiness: At least 90% of participating organizations complete the

accelerator with a fully developed program design, measurable outcomes framework, and

implementation roadmap aligned with City workforce priorities.

• Partnership Development: Establish a minimum of 14 new partnerships between cohort

members and employers, educational institutions, and community-based organizations.

• Funding & Resource Mobilization: Support at least 60% of participants in securing

external funding (public or private) or in-kind resources to launch or scale their

workforce initiatives.

• Operational Capacity Building: Demonstrated improvement in participants’

organizational capacity in areas such as staffing models, budget management, data

tracking, and compliance reporting.

• Data-Driven Impact Measurement: Each participant develops and begins using a data

collection and evaluation system to track program outcomes, inform adjustments, and

report to stakeholders.

• Citywide Workforce Impact: At least 70% of implemented participant programs actively

serve Birmingham residents within 6 months post-accelerator, contributing to increased

employment, skills attainment, and career mobility.

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• Sustainability Planning: All participants leave with a sustainability strategy to maintain

and grow their workforce programs beyond the initial pilot stage.

IV. Scope of Work

The selected Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the 9-month

accelerator, including:

Program Delivery & Facilitation

• Lead and facilitate monthly in-person intensives and virtual sessions

• Deliver workshops across themes such as ecosystem mapping, program design,

budgeting, grant writing, data evaluation, and storytelling

• Provide subject-matter expertise or coordinate guest speakers as needed

Participant Support

• Coordinate peer learning sessions, coaching, and monthly office hours

• Maintain regular communication with participants and workforce staff

• Oversee program surveys and feedback collection

Logistics & Administration

• Manage calendar, session materials, venues, and virtual platforms

• Maintain a resource library with tools, templates, and recorded content

• Coordinate the final Demo Day event with City leadership and stakeholders

Reporting

• Track program metrics, deliverables, and participant progress

• Submit monthly reports and a final program summary with recommendations

V. Program Timeline & Content Overview

Program Duration: 9 Months (Monthly In-Person + Virtual Coaching)

Location: Birmingham, AL (with some virtual facilitation)

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Key Monthly Themes

1. Orientation & Workforce Landscape

7. Grant Writing Basics

2. Ecosystem Mapping & Problem

Framing

3. Program Design & Outcomes

4. Partnership Readiness & Compliance

5. Data & Evaluation

6. Operations & Budget Planning

8. Advanced Grant Development

9. Technology & Reporting Tools

10. Storytelling & Pitch Prep

11. Finalizing Pitches + Coaching

12. Demo Day + Post-Program Planning

Additional Supports:

• Monthly office hours

• Peer support groups

• Access to a resource library

VI. Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in workforce development, nonprofit capacity building, and/or

accelerator management

• Strong facilitation skills and ability to engage adult learners

• Knowledge of public-private partnerships, grant writing, compliance, and program

evaluation

• Familiarity with Birmingham’s workforce landscape is preferred

VII. Proposal Requirements

Interested parties should submit:

1. Cover Letter (1 page)

2. Project Proposal (2-3 pages) including:

o Approach to program management and delivery

o Experience facilitating similar programs

o Timeline and staffing

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o Fee proposal

3. Resume(s) or Organizational Overview

4. Work Samples (if applicable)

5. References (at least 2 relevant contacts)

VIII. Budget

The City will consider proposals for $125,000 for the full 9-month scope of work, inclusive of

planning, facilitation, travel, materials, and pitch competition awards.

IX. RFP General Terms and Conditions

1. Nothing in this RFP nor in any proposal in response to this RFP is intended to be, nor should

anything be construed, as an offer of engagement, nor shall the selection of a Proposer be

construed as an offer of engagement unless and until a contract is fully negotiated and fully

executed by all parties. Issuing this RFP does not obligate the City of Birmingham to award a

contract to any Proposer.

2. Costs for developing proposals are entirely the responsibility of the Proposer and shall not be

chargeable to the City. The City, and its officials, employees and agents, shall be held harmless and

free from any and all liability, claims, or expenses whatsoever incurred by, or on behalf of, any

person or organization responding to this RFP.

3. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted or to cancel this RFP at any

time for any reason, including but not limited to, the project being canceled, loss of funding, or it is

deemed in the best interest of the City to cancel.

4. The City reserves the right to waive any non-material irregularities pertaining to the submission of

proposals without obligation or liability to any Proposer and/or to re-solicit proposals. The City’s

waiver of an immaterial defect shall in no way modify the RFP documents or excuse the Proposer

from full compliance with the specifications if he/she is awarded the contract.

5. The City reserves the right to reconsider any proposal submitted at any stage of the procurement.

6. The City reserves the right to delete or add components of the scope of work until the contract is

signed. Additionally, any and all RFP project elements, requirements, and schedules are subject to

change and modification.

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