Summary
The Idaho Commission on Aging (ICOA) is soliciting proposals from qualified service providers to operate the federally funded Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) in Idaho's Planning Service Area 3, covering Ada and Gem counties, with 41 authorized participant slots for low-income unemployed individuals aged 55 and older. The selected contractor will deliver part-time work-based job training, conduct outreach and eligibility determinations, develop Individual Employment Plans (IEPs), place participants in Community Service Assignments at public/nonprofit host agencies, and provide case management and follow-up services to support transitions to unsubsidized employment. The contract has an initial one-year term beginning October 1, 2026, with the option to renew annually for up to five years total, and submissions are due July 14, 2026 via the State of Idaho's supplier portal (Event 1263-0).