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Bid Title

Project Manager/Consultant Services Finger Lakes ON-RAMP (One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships)

Issuing Agency

RochesterWorks

Location

New York

Published Date

Jun 1, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 18, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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ADDED: June 1, 2026

Project Manager/Consultant Services Finger Lakes ON-RAMP (One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships)

Request for Qualification | PDF

Questions or requests for clarification must be submitted no later than Friday, June 12th, 2026, at 4:30 PM.

DUE: Thursday, June 18, 2026, no later than 4:30 PM.

Contact Lee Koslow

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RochesterWorks, Inc

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Consultant / Project Manager Services

Finger Lakes ON-RAMP

(One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships)

Released Wednesday, May 27th 2026

Proposals due: Thursday, June 18th, 2026 at 4:30 EDT

1. Introduction

RochesterWorks, Inc. (“RochesterWorks”) is seeking qualifications from experienced

consultants or firms to provide project management and implementation support services for

the Finger Lakes One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships (“FLX ON-

RAMP”) initiative.

The One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships (ON-RAMP) program is a

$200 million investment to help fund and realize a network of four new workforce development

centers in strategic, high impact locations in Upstate New York. The primary goal of ON-RAMP

is to connect diverse and skilled New Yorkers with careers in dynamic, high-growth advanced

manufacturing industries.

With a flagship location located in Syracuse, New York State is funding three additional ON-

RAMP initiatives. In February, 2025, the Finger Lakes Region (comprised of nine-counties in the

Greater Rochester (NY) region) was awarded a planning development grant from New York

State Empire State Development (“ESD”). Throughout 2025, a coalition led by Monroe

Community College and RochesterWorks engaged in a strategic planning effort to develop an

FLX ON-RAMP Business Plan which envisioned centered on using the Finger Lakes Workforce

Development Center (FWD Center) at Monroe Community College’s (“MCC”) downtown

campus as the region’s main training hub for careers in advanced manufacturing, with

RochesterWorks being responsible for participant recruitment, career navigation and

supportive services.

RochesterWorks recently received an implementation award from ESD through the Office of

Strategic Workforce Development to support capital and operating activities associated with

the initiative.

RochesterWorks seeks a qualified Consultant/Project Manager to support implementation

activities during the startup and launch phases of the project.

The FLX ON-RAMP initiative will serve as a regional hub for advanced manufacturing workforce

development in the Finger Lakes region. The initiative intends to:

• Increase access to advanced manufacturing careers;

• Coordinate workforce training and supportive services;

• Build partnerships with employers and training providers;

• Support underrepresented populations entering manufacturing careers;

• Coordinate implementation of startup activities, facilities buildout, staffing,

branding, operations, and reporting;

• Establish a new independent FLX ON-RAMP 501(c)(3) organization to ultimately;

govern and operate the initiative, with RochesterWorks and the MCC FWD Center as

primary partners.

2. About RochesterWorks, Inc.

RochesterWorks is the workforce development board and workforce system administrator for

Monroe County, New York, and the largest provider of employment and training services in the

Greater Rochester region.

Established in 2004, RochesterWorks provides employment and training services through

multiple career centers and specialized workforce initiatives serving youth, adults, dislocated

workers, employers, and underserved communities throughout the Rochester region.

As the designated fiscal agent for federal workforce development funding in Monroe County,

RochesterWorks administers approximately $14 million annually in workforce programming,

the largest funding coming through the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

(WIOA) and New York State Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (OTDA).

RochesterWorks also serves as a regional convener and strategic partner in workforce and

economic development initiatives involving local governments, educational institutions,

employers, industry organizations, labor representatives, and community-based organizations

3. Scope of Services

The selected consultant/firm will work closely with RochesterWorks leadership, MCC, Empire

State Development, and other stakeholders to support implementation of FLX ON-RAMP.

Services may include, but are not limited to:

A. Project Management & Coordination

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive implementation work plan and

timeline Coordinate startup activities among RochesterWorks, MCC, FWD

Center, and other key strategic partners

• Facilitate project meetings and stakeholder engagement

• Track milestones, deliverables, and implementation progress

• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and mitigation strategies

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B. Organizational Development

• Support establishment of the FLX ON-RAMP 501(c)(3)

• Assist with governance structure and board development

• Assist with organizational policies, procedures, and operational frameworks

• Support development of MOUs, partnership agreements, and lease

coordination

C. Grant & Compliance Support

• Assist RochesterWorks with ESD implementation requirements

• Support preparation of reports, documentation, and deliverables

• Assist with tracking project milestones and compliance requirements

• Support MWBE and SDVOB utilization planning and documentation

• Coordinate with ESD project management staff as needed

D. Startup & Operational Support

• Support hiring and onboarding coordination for key positions

• Assist with facilities and operational planning

• Support coordination of startup tasks and implementation sequencing

• Assist with procurement coordination as needed

• Support development of operational dashboards and reporting tools

E. Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

• Assist with stakeholder communication strategies

• Support communications and coordination during implementation

• Assist with public launch and milestone planning

• Support partner engagement and cross-sector coordination

4. Desired Qualifications

The ideal consultant or firm will demonstrate experience in:

• Large-scale workforce development initiatives

• Complex multi-stakeholder project management

• Nonprofit startup and organizational development

• Public-sector or grant-funded project implementation

• Workforce development systems and partnerships

• Economic development and/or advanced manufacturing initiatives

• NYS grant compliance and reporting

• Strategic planning and implementation management

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5. Deliverables

Expected deliverables may include:

• Comprehensive implementation project plan

• Startup implementation timeline

• Regular status reports and dashboards

• Meeting facilitation and documentation

• Risk management tracking tools

• Governance and organizational development recommendations

• Grant compliance coordination support

• Startup operational recommendations

• Implementation milestone reporting

6. Contract Term and Budget

The anticipated contract term is approximately twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months

The total contract amount shall not exceed $150,000 inclusive of all fees, travel, expenses, and

reimbursable costs.

RochesterWorks reserves the right to negotiate final scope, deliverables, timeline, and

compensation with the selected proposer.

7. Proposal Requirements

Interested firms or consultants shall submit a proposal containing the following:

• Cover Letter

• Organizational Overview

• Relevant Experience

• Proposed Approach

• Timeline

• Budget Proposal

• References

8. Evaluation Criteria

• Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Relevant Experience – 30%

• Project Understanding & Approach – 25%

• Organizational Capacity – 20%

• Qualifications of Key Personnel – 15%

• Cost Proposal – 10%

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9. Submission Instructions

Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format no later than:

Thursday, June 18th, 2026 at 4:30 EDT

Proposal must be submitted to:

Lee Koslow

Director of Workforce System Performance

RochesterWorks, Inc.

LKoslow@RochesterWorks.org

Subject Line:

FLX ON-RAMP Consultant RFQ Response

10.Procurement Conditions

RochesterWorks reserves the right to:

• Reject any or all proposals

• Request additional information from proposers

• Negotiate modifications to proposals

• Cancel or amend this RFQ at any time

• Award in whole or in part

• Waive informalities and minor irregularities

The selected consultant will be required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local

requirements, including MWBE and SDVOB participation requirements established by Empire

State Development.

11. Questions

Questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted via email to:

Lee Koslow

LKoslow@RochesterWorks.org

Questions must be received no later than Friday, June 12th at 4:30 EDT

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541512Computer Systems Design Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541618Other Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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