Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Background
The State of New Hampshire's Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Office of Workforce Opportunity (BEA/OWO) is soliciting proposals for a single-service provider to administer the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and aims to assist economically disadvantaged individuals aged 55 and older in improving their employability through community service employment.

The program is governed by federal statutes and regulations, specifically the Older Americans Act (Title V), which emphasizes fostering economic self-sufficiency and providing community service opportunities.

Work Details
The selected service provider will be responsible for enrolling participants in accordance with predetermined goals and developing work experience sites for unemployed individuals aged 55 or older. Key services include:
- Providing community service employment and authorized activities for eligible individuals, focusing on those most in need.
- Complying with an average participation cap of 27 months.
- Facilitating employment in publicly owned facilities or projects sponsored by non-profit organizations, excluding certain sectarian projects.
- Engaging participants in community service assignments that contribute to general welfare.
- Coordinating activities with training services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
- Offering necessary training such as work experience, on-the-job training, and classroom training.
- Ensuring safe working conditions and paying participants at least the higher of local, state, or federal minimum wage.
- Providing supportive services costs incurred during training as needed.

Additionally, the contractor must determine participant eligibility based on specific criteria including age, income level, and prior participation in SCSEP.

Period of Performance
The anticipated period of performance for this contract is from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed within the State of New Hampshire.