Request for Proposals (RFP)
RFP 1) The Logistics and Warehouse Operations Training:
Epidaurus, doing business as Amity Foundation invites proposals from qualified training providers to support the delivery of The Logistics and Warehouse Operations Training initiative to justice-involved individuals preparing for reentry in Los Angeles County. This initiative is funded through a U.S. Department of Labor Pathways Home 5 grant. This initiative serves participants who are within 20 to 270 days of release from state correctional facilities and continues to provide post-release services with the goal of credential attainment, employment in union-track careers, and long-term job retention.
Overview
This Request for Proposal aims to select a qualified organization that will deliver this industry-recognized training that will equip justice-involved individuals with the essential skills to succeed in roles such as warehouse technician, inventory associate, shipping/receiving clerk, and logistics coordinator. The Logistics and Warehouse Operations training pathway prepares participants for in-demand careers in the fast-growing logistics and supply chain industry.
The selected organization will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive Logistics and Warehouse Operations Training program that aligns with the goals of the Pathway Home 5 Grant. The program must be structured to meet the needs of the justice-involved population that lead to industry-recognized credentials and employment outcomes.
Who Can Apply
This funding opportunity is open to a broad range of organizations capable of providing high-quality services to justice-involved individuals preparing for reentry in Los Angeles County.
Applicants must fall into one of the following categories:
· Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service
· Business entities, including Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), Professional Corporations (PCs) and other legally recognized service providers registered to do business in California.
Additional Requirements:
· All applicants must be registered with the California Secretary of State and have a status of “Good Standing.”
· Verification of good standing can be completed via the California Business Search: https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/search/business.
RFP 2) Multi-Craft Core Construction (MC3) Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training:
Epidaurus, doing business as Amity Foundation invites proposals from qualified training providers to support the delivery of Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training to justice-involved individuals preparing for reentry in Los Angeles County. This initiative is funded through a U.S. Department of Labor Pathways Home 5 grant. This initiative serves participants who are within 20 to 270 days of release from state correctional facilities and continues to provide post-release services with the goal of credential attainment, employment in union-track careers, and long-term job retention.
Overview
This initiative serves participants who are within 20 to 270 days of release from state correctional facilities and continues to provide post-release services with the goal of credential attainment, employment in union-track careers, and long-term job retention.
This Request for Proposal aims to select a qualified organization that will deliver this industry-recognized training that will equip justice-involved individuals with the essential skills to succeed in roles such as union apprenticeship, infrastructure construction, or related employment. The MC3 Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training pathway prepares participants for in-demand careers in the fast-growing construction industry.
Who Can Apply
This funding opportunity is open to a broad range of organizations capable of providing high-quality services to justice-involved individuals preparing for reentry in Los Angeles County.
Applicants must fall into one of the following categories:
· Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service
· Business entities, including Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), Professional Corporations (PCs) and other legally recognized service providers registered to do business in California.
Additional Requirements:
· All applicants must be registered with the California Secretary of State and have a status of “Good Standing.”
· Verification of good standing can be completed via the California Business Search: https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/search/business.
How to Apply
Key Dates:
Applications Open: July 21, 2025
Applications Due: August 11, 2025
All proposals must be submitted electronically via email by August 11, 2025.
Submit proposals to: TPAGrants@amityfdn.org
Email Subject Line: [Agency Name]-Application Submission-RFP Name
Applicants must submit the following:
Application:
A completed application as a single PDF file.
File name format: [AgencyName]_Application_RFP Name.pdf
Attachments:
All required supporting documents (e.g., references, letter of attestation, certification, budget form) may be included as separate files.
File names should be clear and include the organization name and document type (e.g., AgencyName_Budget.xlsx)
Email Requirements:
Include a brief email message identifying the submitting organization and a list of all the attached documents
Ensure that the total email size does not exceed 25MB. If needed, submit attachments across multiple emails, clearly labeling each (e.g., Email 1 of 2)
Acknowledgement of Receipt:
Applicants will receive a confirmation email within 2 business days of submission. If no confirmation is received.
Questions and Support
Programmatic questions :
Sarah Mendez, Project Coordinator
Email: sxmendez@amityfdn.org
For technical assistance or questions regarding the submission process, please contact:
Email: TPAGrants@amityfdn.org