RFP ANNOUNCEMENTS

North Central Texas Council of Governments & Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas <> Assessment of Service Delivery Models and Community Impact

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) on behalf of Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) is issuing this Request for Information ("RFI") to acquire information on research, planning and consulting services.

WSNCT operates eleven (11) Workforce Centers located throughout 14 counties surrounding Dallas and Tarrant counties and shares the Alliance Workforce Center (located in Tarrant County) with Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County. WSNCT’s mission is to be the acknowledged leader in building tomorrow’s workforce by advancing business-driven solutions that promote economic growth, opportunity, and a skilled workforce. WSNCT’s values are trust, leadership, inclusion, and community. Through this request for information, WSNCT aims to initiate an assessment of its service delivery models and community impact, which will evaluate external and internal factors that can strengthen the impact of the workforce centers in their communities and improve service delivery throughout the region. The assessment aims to determine potential needs and analyze community impact, economic impact, service delivery, socioeconomic and geographic factors, and facility optimization to develop a workforce center model (physical and mobile) that serves as an accessible community hub that brings together career seekers, employers and links to wraparound services that align with the agency’s core organizational vision and mission.

In order to respond to this RFI, as well as receive notifications, updates, addenda, and other information regarding this solicitation, Respondents need to be registered with www.publicpurchase.com.

Registration with Public Purchase is free and allows Respondents to view active procurement solicitations. The landing page for this project is found here. Otherwise, it is Public Purchase Bid Number 183127.

Link: Public Purchase: Bid RFI #2024-036 - Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) Workforce Development Service Delivery Model and Community Impact Assessment

If you believe this opportunity would be relevant to your organization, I would appreciate it if you could share this information through your communication channels or directly with interested individuals.

North Carolina Workforce Development Boards <> WIOA Training

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from a qualified facilitator who can develop training that will support directors in being able to understand and navigate the financial management and budgeting for WIOA services. In general, this training should help workforce board directors gain a thorough understanding of how, when, and where to find WIOA information relevant to carrying out the WIOA law and adhering to North Carolina policies. The goal of the Executive Director’s Council is to have this training delivered in early summer, 2024. 

Timeline:

April 15, 2024                    Release of RFP

May 15, 2024                      Completed proposals must be delivered electronically to Stephanie Deese sdeese@ncawdb.org

June  15, 2024                   Final decision and notification

Please download the RFP to learn more!

Acadiana Workforce Solutions <> WIOA One Stop Operator, WIOA Title I Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs, and WIOA Title I Youth Program. Acadiana Workforce Solutions (Louisiana) 

The Local Workforce Development Board #40 (LWDB #40) d.b.a. Acadiana Workforce Solutions, provides direction and oversight of Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) service delivery throughout the Acadian region of Louisiana. Parishes served include Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion. Please see the Acadiana Workforce Solutions website to learn about programs, Board of Directors, and other pertinent information.

Interested parties should check LWDB’s website to access the RFP and revisit regularly for updates: Public Notices – Acadiana Workforce Solutions.

Program Requirements. LWDB #40 is soliciting a vendor(s) for WIOA One Stop Operator, WIOA Title I Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs, and WIOA Title I Youth Program. Interested bidders must have demonstrated experience in the service area(s), and have excellent analytical skills, ability to design/interpret procedures, and comprehend state and federal governmental regulations/grant language. The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, contract representatives, and team managers will be critical to program success.

The successful proposer awarded a sub-award because of this RFP must be prepared to assume responsibility for the direct services no later than October 1, 2024.

Bidders’ Conference. Will be held on April 12, 2024. Following the bidders’ conference, questions can be submitted via email to Brenda Foulcard, LWDA #40 Workforce Director at proposal@wib40.org by April 15, 2024. All responses to questions received will be posted on April 19, 2024 at: https://www.acadianaworkforce.org/. 

Proposal Instructions:

Please submit proposals as soon as possible and no later than 11:59pm CDT (Central Daylight Time), May 2, 2024. Information may be hand delivered/mailed to St. Landry Parish Government, Attention: Stephen Woods, Accounting Department, 118 South Court Street, Opelousas, LA 70570. St. Landry Parish Government is not responsible for any errors of omission or otherwise on the part of the US Postal Service or other carrier regarding proof of mailing.

Full R.F.P Download

Coconino County Arizona Workforce Development Board <> WIOA, Dislocated Workers, and Youth Service Provider(s)

ARIZONA@WORK Coconino County Workforce Board has released their Request for Proposal(s) for its Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youth Service Provider(s). 

For more information and to get a copy of the RFP please follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/gBagX64j

Mississippi Valley Workforce Development Board <> E-Learning System

Mississippi Valley Workforce Development Board (MVWDB) is seeking quotes for the procurement of an eLearning system platform to facilitate workforce development initiatives across our eight-county area. The Mississippi Valley Workforce Area covers the counties of Jackson, Clinton, Scott, Muscatine, Louisa, Lee, Henry, and Des Moines counties. We are dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge of our workforce and believe that an effective eLearning platform will provide convenient and accessible training opportunities for our constituents. Download the RFQ to learn more. Questions regarding this RFQ can be directed to director@mississippivalleyworkforce.org.