Request For Proposals (RFP), Request For Quotes (RFQ), and Grants

Request for Proposals

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Out-of-School Youth (OSY)

The Opportunity

The South Central Workforce Investment Board seeks partners to deliver Title I WIOA Youth services to the out-of-school youth (OSY) population. These services will focus on place-based workforce development strategies that meet youth where they are, create engaging program design models, and address the holistic needs of this population. The service provider will effectively develop and deliver quality outreach strategies and services to these youth in the South Central PA region.

Issued: December 17, 2024

Proposals Due By: January 16, 2025

Bidders Conference Questions Due: December 30, 2024

Bidders Conference: January 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

            Bidders’ Conference Details:

            Date: 10:00 a.m. on January 6, 2025

            Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84026182736?pwd=I4nGE9ovVgrcsHVMAWsks3eYjGM5mk.1

            Meeting ID: 840 2618 2736

            Passcode: 948299

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Notice of Intent Due: January 6, 2025

Review: January 31, 2025 – February 28, 2025

Board Approval: April 3, 2025

Anticipated Award Notification:  April 3, 2025

Contract Start Date: July 1, 2025

Contract End Date: June 30, 2026

Request for Quotes

Annual Fiscal Audit

The Opportunity

The South Central Workforce Investment Board, hereinafter referred to as SCPa Works, is requesting quotes from certified public accounting firms to perform the annual audit of SCPa Works to express an opinion on SCPa Works financial statements, preparation of OMB Circular A-133 reports, and issuance of a recommendation letter to the full Board of Directors. Maher Duessel has provided these services over the past three years, and there have been no disagreements on accounting matters or other issues between the audit firm and the client.  

 SCPa Works invites Certified Public Accounting Firms to submit a quote for consideration by January 16, 2025. This RFQ includes a detailed description of the SCPa Works organization, the services needed, and a request for pertinent information. SCPa Works would appreciate a response from firms intent on submitting a quote as well as communication from entities that decline to submit a quote.

Issued: December 16, 2024

Proposals Due By: January 16, 2025           

Review: January 31, 2025 – February 28, 2025

Board Approval: April 3, 2025

Anticipated Award Notification:  April 3, 2025

Contract Start Date: July 1, 2025

Contract End Date: June 30, 2026

Contracted Services Agreement

The successful applicant(s) will be required to enter an agreement with SCPa Works in the form below titled “SCPa Works Example Contracted Services Agreement” to ensure compliance with the provisions of WIOA, its regulations, applicable laws and regulations promulgated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and SCPa Works policies, which shall comprise the terms and conditions of the award.