Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of East Palo Alto seeks qualified firms, individuals, or contractors with knowledge or expertise in economic development, workforce development, social impact, diversity and equity, local government, and different evaluation methodologies to perform the work described below. The following Summary of Tasks reflects scope items that should be considered, but not limited to, within in the proposal. Timeline. This project is expected to take no more than one year from the contract date, or by June 2025. Below are the City’s key milestones for the project and a Summary of Tasks. It is assumed that multiple tasks will be done concurrently to meet the timeline. Summary of Tasks Task 1 – Project Administration Kick-off – Consultant will schedule a kick-off meeting with City staff to discuss project expectations regarding coordination, reporting and deliverables Project Schedule – Consultant will work with City staff to finalize a project schedule after the kick-off meeting that includes tasks and milestones Monthly progress reports and invoices Coordination – Regular calls and meetings with staff to ensure objectives and milestones are being achieved Task 2 – Program Evaluation Consultant will interview, shadow, and evaluate those involved in the workforce development programs o May include interviews of program participants (e.g. Contractors, instructors or training staff, and students), City staff, as well as community members and outside organizations that earch – Consultant will research and compare existing programs and procedures and provide recommendations for best practices and changes for future cycles Synthesize and report-out on quantitative and qualitative data collected Task 3 – Establish Criteria for Wage Evaluation Consultant will conduct initial wage evaluation (evaluating wage outcomes of programs) and establish criteria or a tool for evaluating future wage impacts
