Request For Proposals (RFP), Request For Quotes (RFQ), and Grants
Request for Proposals
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Out-of-School Youth Social Impact
Project Overview
Out-of-school youth (also referred to as Opportunity Youth in this RFP) are recognized by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and SCPa Works as a priority population for workforce and education services. Opportunity Youth (defined in the RFP scope of work section) often need significant community support and facilitated access to workforce services. In addition to traditional job readiness services, WIOA recognizes leadership and civic engagement as a primary component of successful youth programming.
Through this RFP, SCPa Works seeks an organization to administer the South Central Social Impact Program. Foundationally, this program will advance opportunities for Opportunity Youth through structured civic engagement, community involvement, and leadership development activities fulfilling the WIOA element Leadership Development Opportunities: encourage responsibility, confidence, employability, self-determination, and other positive social behaviors. The applicants will manage a portfolio of host sites that will serve as work experience locations for opportunity youth and provide case management and support for enrolled youth.
The service provider will also ensure compliance with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) regulations, improve performance monitoring, increase participant engagement, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Issued: September 25, 2024
Proposals Due By: October 25, 2024
Bidders Conference Questions Due: October 8, 2024
Bidders Conference: October 10, 2024
Bidders’ Conference Details:
Date: 11:30 a.m. on October 10, 2024
Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89454927987?pwd=mWUDB4KHHCS29k8isEbgiS9Ipe1S2f.1
Meeting ID: 894 5492 7987
Passcode: 563310
One tap mobile +13126266799,,89454927987#,,,,*563310# US (Chicago)
+16465588656,,89454927987#,,,,*563310# US (New York)
Notice of Intent Due: October 16, 2024
Review: October 26, 2024 – November 22, 2024
Board Approval: December 17, 2024
Anticipated Award Notification: December 18, 2024
Contract Start Date: January 1, 2025
Contract End Date: June 30, 2025
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Out-of-School Youth Healthcare Connections
Project Overview
SCPa Works recognizes the Healthcare Industry as one of the top priority industries in the region. Between 2019 and 2023, the South Central region saw a 5.8% increase in healthcare and social assistance jobs, with roughly 109,000 jobs in 2023 (10% higher than the national average). By 2033, there will be an estimated 126,000 jobs in the healthcare industry. (Lightcast)
Out-of-School Youth (also referred to as Opportunity Youth in this RFP) are recognized by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and SCPa Works as a priority population for workforce and education services. Opportunity Youth (defined in the RFP scope of work section as OSY) often need significant community support and facilitated access to workforce services. Frequently lacking education beyond high school and limited formal work experience, the perception of attainable job opportunities may be limited. Through this RFP, SCPa Works seeks to fulfill employer demand and provide pathways to family-sustaining wages for opportunity youth.
The service provider will ensure compliance with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) regulations to improve performance monitoring, increase participant engagement, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Issued: September 25, 2024
Proposals Due By: October 25, 2024
Bidders Conference Questions Due: October 8, 2024
Bidders Conference: October 10, 2024
Bidders’ Conference Details:
Date: 10:30 a.m. on October 10, 2024
Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86850387163?pwd=WobpQZcjJGghjwTF2rmL5LlaHTQFo0.1
Meeting ID: 868 5038 7163
Passcode: 877307
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+13017158592,,86850387163#,,,,*877307# US (Washington DC)
Notice of Intent Due: October 16, 2024
Review: October 26, 2024 – November 22, 2024
Board Approval: December 17, 2024
Anticipated Award Notification: December 18, 2024
Contract Start Date: January 1, 2025
Contract End Date: June 30, 2025