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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of Amendment 0003 is as follow:

1. Replace Section C in its entirety (Attached - SOW Apr 2024 Master 4-29-2024 Final).

2. Questions and Answers (Attached - Questions & Answers).

3. Replace Attachment J-5 in its entirety (Attached - J-5 List of Career Technical Skills

Training (CTST) Slots).

The due date for proposals has not been extended. Proposals are due by November 29, 2024 at

2:00 p.m. EST

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Diane E. McKenzie

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

TEL: EMAIL: 617-624-6794 MCKENZIE.DIANE.E@DOL.GOV

Shriver Job Corps Center CTST (Corrected)

60 Slots Total

Training Provider Training Program CTST Slots

UBCJA (04) Carpentry, Pre-Apprentice 40

MILLRIGHT Welding 20

TOTAL SLOTS 60

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Questions and Answers RFP 1605JE-24-R-00003 for the Operations of the Shriver JCC

No. Solicitation Section (when cited by contractor)

Questions Answers

1. N/A Statement of Work CTT Offerings: It is our understanding that a CTT trade change was processed in PY23 to eliminate the Culinary Arts program (CULIN-100-OJC-19), modify Advanced Career Training slots to 10 full-time slots and add a Millright /Welding, Pre- Apprenticeship (MILLW-100-UBC-23) program. Please confirm that the CTT offerings include the Millright /Welding program offered by UBC and the slot adjustments for ACT.

The center has eliminated the Culinary Arts program and has been approved for a new Millright /Welding program, as well as increase the number of ACT slots to 10.

2. N/A Statement of Work CTT Offerings: Please confirm that the ACT, Advanced Computer Systems Administrator and TCU/IAM Advanced Training programs are full-time slots.

Confirmed, they are full time slots.

3. N/A Table 3 Deliverables Submission Requirements: On page 24, the RFP states the USDOL may take up to 15 working days to approve contract deliverables outlined in the chart. Item 4a J-27, Vacancy Information and 4b J-27, Staff Compensation Information in the chart provided are deliverables that must be accepted/approved prior to the contractor submitting a voucher for payment for services rendered in the previous month. This time span for USDOL does not allow for timely payment for services rendered. We request the timing of USDOL approval of the 4a and 4b deliverables shortened to a maximum of 5 working days.

The deliverable table is amended to reflect that item 4a, will be reviewed by the COR within five working days after receipt from the contractor.

The table with regards to item 4b, J.27 staff compensation information will remain the same, as acceptance of this deliverable does not impact invoicing.

4. N/A Please provide the NTC staffing configuration of the 50 slot TCU/IAM Advanced Training Transportation Service Worker with 7 specialty modules program.

There are a total of 4.5 FTE TCU Instructors.

5. C.2.D For org chart purposes, please provide the approved staffing for the TCU/IAM Advanced Training program.

The current Org Chart has a total of

4.5 FTE working in the TCU program.

6. N/A Please clarify the program(s) approved under the OTP in Healthcare offering.

The OTP Healthcare program is for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.

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7. N/A The Job Corps Master Profile includes a 20 Slot IUPAT Painting Program. Please advise if the trade is closed or will be closed prior to transition.

The Painting trade has been closed.

8. N/A Clarification needed on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Practitioner. The RFP indicates Slots accounted for under all Basic and Advanced Computer Tech & Systems programs, with no minimum training slots.

Will the approved E-TAR be an option for students who complete the basic or advanced program. Please confirm whether this program is an Online AWS Cloud Certificate and which AWS Certification(s) is approved by

DOL.

AWS is not a stand-alone CTT, therefore there are no additional slots specifically for AWS. Instead, it is an alternate TAR that is available for IT students to complete. The certificate students can earn is for an AWS Cloud Practitioner. The is not an online training and must be offered as a live class with a certified instructor.

9. N/A Could you provide additional details on the Amazon Web Services training?

AWS training is not a stand-along training. Students will learn to build virtual private clouds (VPCs) and launch web servers, identify and implement programs and computer languages to enhance web security, organize and retrieve data, and build database servers. They'll monitor and manage resources consumption and create automated and repeatable deployments. The available credential is an AWS Cloud Practitioner.

10. N/A During the walkthrough it appears the culinary classroom is no longer in use and utilized as storage for the cafeteria. The CTT offering table list culinary arts as 30 slots.

Please advised if the trade is closed and if a trade change has been initiated to utilize these slots.

The Culinary Arts trade has been closed. Please see the revised CTT table in the amendment.

11. N/A During the site visit, several CTT areas appeared to be non-operational or used for storage due to CTT changes (i.e. Painting).

Does DOL anticipate these areas having special use and/or the ability to transform the physical space for new CTT programs?

One of the non-operational areas will be customized for the Millright Welding CTT. DOL will work with the Operator of the Shriver center contract to adapt other areas to other uses, as needed.

12. N/A The J-22 includes 3 Sedans. Please indicate the vehicle(s) dedicated to Driver’s Education and whether the vehicle(s) are equipped with dual brakes.

The center has one (1) Driver's Education vehicle and it is equipped with a dual brake system.

13. N/A The J-5 lists all trades as CTST slots. Please clarify.

Please see the revised J-5 in the amendment. The revised J-5 for CTST slots indicates Carpentry, Pre- Apprentice - 40 slots and Millright Welding - 20 slots.

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14. N/A Can you please confirm whether there are students arriving from Grafton and New Haven, as the corresponding box is not checked?

Grafton has a goal to arrive 50 students at Shriver annually. New Haven also has a goal to arrive 50 students at Shriver annually.

15. N/A Can you please provide confirmation regarding the completion of the National Project for the Recreation Roof Project?

That project is currently in process.

The work has begun but has not been completed yet.

16. N/A Can you please confirm whether the CNA program is conducted on-center or off-center?

The CNA program is conducted off-center.

17. N/A Please indicate the quantity of washers and dryers noted on the J-26. None are listed on the J-10 nor J-11.

There are a total of 24 washers and 20 dryers.

18. Org Chart & Schedules

Should FTE numbers be included for NTC instructors on the Org Chart and Schedules?

No. NTC staff are accounted for under a separate contract.

19. J-4/J-28 Should FTE numbers be included for NTC instructors and listed on Attachments J-4 and J-28? If so, should the FTE be listed in the “Prime Contractor” or “Subcontractor” column?

No. NTC staff are accounted for under a separate contract.

20. N/A Instructions on the J-4 indicate “For positions not needed on the contractor's staffing chart, the contractor shall eliminate the row for that position.” In prior procurements, instructions indicated not to remove the positions. Please clarify expectations. Additionally, should NTC staff be included on the J-4/J-28?

1. No. Offerors are not permitted to remove rows for positions not needed.

2. No. NTC staff are accounted for under a separate contract.

21. C.2 D There are discrepancies between the current CTT-10 and the RFP. The CTT-10 indicates the center offers CNA (30 slots) and Painting (IUPAT – 20 slots). It also does not include any slots of OTP whereas the RFP indicates 30 slots for OTP Healthcare. Please confirm the CTT programs, providers, and slots are correct in the RFP.

OTP Healthcare is CNA and it is a 30-slot trade. The Painting trade has been closed.

22. N/A Are any dorm buildings or wings currently closed? If so, can you provide the names of the dormitories that are closed and the number of beds that are not available?

No, none of the dorms are closed at this time.

23. C.2.D The RFP shows a total of 281 CTT slots.

However, the most recent CTT-10 report shows 269 total slots (including ACT Program slots). Can DOL please confirm that 281 CTT slots is accurate for the upcoming contract?

The total number of slots at the Shriver center is 279. The Culinary Trade was a 30-slot trade and the new Welding/Millright trade is a 20-slot trade. The ACT program will be increasing by 8 to become a 10-slot trade. The revised CTT table is incorporated in this Amendment.

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24. N/A Any special center programs/suggested program changes or anything else we need to be aware of? (Sewer treatment, pool, pilot projects, relocations, etc.)

The revised CTT table is incorporated in this Amendment.

25. C.2A The Shriver Job Corps center is not located in the center’s NEAP Zone. Will the government consider outreach and recruitment of youth outside the NEAP zone or revision of the NEAP zone?

Admissions Service providers are assigned specific locations in their contract. Under the NEAP, each contractor will provide outreach and enrollment services within defined areas known as a Recruitment Zones.

The Recruitment Zones have been defined using census information on eligible youth, and historic data (number of prospects, number of in-state enrollments). The Recruitment Zones have been aligned with zip codes within Local Workforce Development Areas.

26. C.2.D Do toolkits need to be priced in for NTC trades? It has been found recently that some centers have been purchasing toolkits/supplies for students in the event that the NTC doesn’t provide them.

No, NTC contracts cover the cost of toolkits.

27. Section J Attachment J-1 Contract Award Tab: CLIN XX10 is hard-coded with the base “plug” amount, without G&A and Fee. Should the offeror link the cells to the Evaluated Price tab?

The spreadsheet will link the required cells from Contract Award to Evaluated Price.

28. N/A Do changes to Federal, State and/or local wage laws qualify for an equitable adjustment request by the contractor?

Not necessarily; each request for equitable adjustment must be analyzed based on contract clauses.

29. N/A Can you please confirm that the 3% escalation only applies to staffing lines and not to all lines, including non-personnel lines?

All offerors shall propose staff salaries and health and welfare benefits with a yearly escalation of factor of not less than 3%.

30. G.18 Utilities and Facilities Maintenance

Will DOL provide cost estimates for other utility costs identified in Section G.18 such as cable, trash, and phone systems?

Please see attachments J-12 and J-23 for reference.

31. Section J Attachment J-1 Contract Award Tab: CLIN XX01 does not have a formula in place to correctly calculate the yearly cost. Can the offeror update the cell?

There is no yearly cost for CLIN XX01.

CLIN XX01 is for the 30-day Phase-In Period.

32. N/A Could the government clarify why this solicitation is being issued when the incumbent contract (Contract #1605JE22C0001) appears to be active until 2026?

Contract 1605JE22C0001 is no longer active.

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33. B.2. Pricing Schedule

What are the current Construction, Rehabilitation, and Acquisition (CRA) projects? What is their status and timeline for completion?

There are (6) open CRA projects that are associated with roof replacements on several of the buildings on campus. One of these involves extensive HVAC removal and replacement of duct work.

Anticipated completion of these roof projects is 11/30/2024.

There are (2) CRA projects associated with the repair of a commercial dishwasher. This work has been completed and the center is currently waiting for the contractor to return and reinstall the repaired washer.

There are (3) CRA projects associated with the centers Fire Alarm Panels.

One (1) has been completed, but we're still waiting for the warranty information to be provided. The other two (2) are in procurement at this time.

34. J-12 / J-23 Can DOL please provide more recent annual utility costs for J-12 and J-23? Can DOL please clarify which months are included in the “2024 YTD” totals on the J-12?

The average monthly utility cost from the last 12 months was as follows:

Electric - $21,518.78 Gas - $9,875.25 Sewer - $3,250.58 Water - $2,358.17 The 2024 YTD amounts of the J-12 are for January and February 2024.

35. Section L Volume 5 #1: The RFP states that the offeror is to fill in the yearly amount for each CLIN, then the spreadsheet will calculate the monthly amount. The attached J-1 Price Detail does not calculate as mentioned. It requires the offeror to enter the monthly amount, while the spreadsheet formulates the annual cost. Should the offeror adhere to the RFP instructions and update the file accordingly?

The offeror should enter the monthly amount and the spreadsheet will calculate the price or estimated cost.

36. N/A CLIN 0010 does not match the J-1 (e.g., $1,197,295.97 vs. $1,185,441.55) in the base on option years. Please clarify.

The amount, $1,197,295.97, includes the 1% Fixed Management Fee amount. The amount, $1,185,441.55, does not include the 1% Fixed Management Fee amount.

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37. Section L Volume 5 #1.2: The RFP instructs the offerors on how to calculate CLIN XX10 Utilities and Facilities Management on the J-1. The J-1 Price Detail agrees with this section, but the B.2 Pricing Schedule does not. The base “plug” number that is given is the same on both the B.2 and J-1, without any additional G&A & 1% Fee. The J-1 allows offerors to complete as instructed. Please confirm that offerors can update their B.2 Pricing Schedule base on the value derived by the J-1 calculation.

Under the "Contract Award" tab of the J-1, CLIN XX10 shows the Utility Cost without the 1% Fixed Management Fee. Under the "Evaluated Price" tab of the J-1, Cell I14 takes the amount of CLIN XX10 and automatically calculates the 1% Fixed Management Fee in Cell L14.

Once the Offeror adds their G&A percentage in Cell J14, the G&A amount will populate in Cell K14. Cell M14 will calculate the sum total of the Direct Cost Plug Number, G&A amount and 1% Fixed Management Fee. The Cell M14 will populate in Cell G14.

38. N/A Please clarify if Standard Form 1413 be included within the Business Management (Cost) proposal or submitted after the award.

SF 1413 is prescribed for use in obtaining contractor acknowledgment of inclusion of required clauses in subcontracts, as specified in 22.406–5. The SF1413 should be submitted in the BMP. The offeror shall fill in what is possible and the document will be finalized post award.

39. G.18 Utilities

Does the table included in this section need to be submitted, or is the J-1 sufficient?

The J-1 is sufficient to provide this data.

40. G.19 Indirect Costs

Should this table be completed and included in the offeror’s proposal, or completed at the time of award?

The table will be completed at the time of award.

41. B.2 Pricing Schedule, G.2 Fees, Sample Invoice

CLIN X010 is expected to include G&A and 1% management fee. Please clarify the 1% management fee. Is it fixed based on the proposed amount? Please clarify if G&A is allowed. Where in the contract will the 1% fee be detailed? Section G does not include a section to detail the annual fees for CLINs x010.

Under the "Contract Award" tab of the J-1, CLIN XX10 shows the Utility Cost without the 1% Fixed Management Fee. Under the "Evaluated Price" tab of the J-1, Cell I14 takes the CLIN XX10 amount and automatically calculates the 1% Fixed Management Fee in Cell L14. Once the offeror adds their G&A percentage in Cell J14, the G&A amount will populate in Cell K14. Cell M14 will calculate the sum total of the Direct Cost Plug Number, G&A amount and 1% Fixed Management Fee. Cell M14 will populate in Cell G14.

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42. N/A The solicitation outlines specific On-Board Strength (OBS) targets of 300 students for the Shriver Job Corps Center. Could the government clarify if the contractor will be responsible for any additional recruitment or if Outreach and Admissions (OA) services will handle this separately?

The Shriver OA team is responsible for arriving students at multiple centers. Please see Section F.5 Deliverables in the RFP for specific arrival goals.

43. B.3 Disclosure of the Rough Order of Magnitude & M.1, Factor 5

Were the amounts provided for the CLINs X010 Utilities and Facilities Maintenance in the B.2 Pricing Schedule used to determine the ROM? (See other questions related to Utilities and Facilities Maintenance CLINs). If so, would DOL provide an updated ROM including updated Utilities and Facilities Maintenance CLIN amounts. Does the provided ROM include the implementation of wages required under SCA, $17.20 Min wage, and the FLSA exempt min wage effective 7/1/2024 and 1/1/2025?

The Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) includes all CLINs identified in Section B.2 of the solicitation but does not include pricing associated with a six-month Option to Extend Services (52.217-8). In addition, the ROM takes into consideration the Service Contract Act. Under Section L, Clause 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026, the minimum wage for Federal contractors will increase to $17.75 per hour, effective January 01, 2025. Performance of this requirement is anticipated to begin on/after the January 1, 2025, and therefore offerors shall consider the increased minimum wage in their price proposal.

44. N/A Are contractors required to pay the minimum exempt salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act effective 7/1/2024 and 1/1/2025?

Contractors are required to adhere to all applicable laws and regulations.

45. N/A In our experience, some states do not fully recognize the sales tax exemption that should be available to DOL contractors. Should bidders include sales taxes in their pricing or will DOL allow an REA in the event the State of Massachusetts requires the winning bidder to pay sales tax on purchases made during contract performance?

Offerors must use their own business judgement to determine how to structure their fixed price. REAs for sales tax will not be covered under this fixed price contract.

46. N/A Can you please confirm that the federal minimum salary, effective 1/1/25 is $58,656 and that respective costs should be included in this proposal for all salaried personnel?

The effective minimum wage on federal contracts that is anticipated to be in place effective 1/1/2025 is $17.75 per hour.

Reference to minimum salary is not understood.

47. Career Transition Services (CTS):

Will the new contractor be required to continue supporting Career Transition Services (CTS) for graduates and former enrollees who separated under the incumbent contract?

Yes, please refer to Page 4 of the RFP for more information.

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48. B.3 Disclosure of the Rough Order of Magnitude & M.1, Factor 5

The ROM range of $94,000,000 to $113,000,000 includes all CLINS, including NTEs, on the B.2 Pricing Schedule. However, Evaluation Factor 5 references a Total Evaluated Price that excludes the NTE amounts. Please clarify.

"The Rough Order of Magnitude includes all CLINs identified in Section B.2 of the solicitation but does not include pricing associated with a six-month Option to Extend Services (52.217-8). The total Evaluated Price that the Government will calculate will include the total of CLIN prices for CLINs XX02, XX03, XX04, XX05, and XX10 for the base period and all option periods at the 100% OBS, and CLIN 3012 Phase-Out. However, the CLIN 0001 price will not be included in the offeror’s Total Evaluated Price.

The amounts in the Not to Exceed (NTE) Line Items XX06, XX07, XX08, XX09 and XX11 in Schedule B are provided by the Government and will not be included in the calculation of the offeror’s Total Evaluated Price.

The Government did not intend for there to be a direct equivalency between the Evaluated Price and the

ROM. "

49. G.18 Utilities

The third paragraph states, “The estimated cost identified below is a plug number provided to all offerors.” There does not appear to be a plugged number in the section.

Should offerors instead rely on the “Direct Cost Plug Number” provided in the J-1?

Yes, Offerors should rely on the Direct Cost Plug Number provided in the J-1.

50. H.20 - Limits on Compensation

Is this section irrelevant as the wages in the contract are under the Fixed Price CLINs?

These limits remain in effect. Offerors are to propose wages according to the current instructions/pricing structure of the solicitation. Section H.20 will remain in the solicitation until further notice.

51. Transition Considerations

Given that the incumbent contract runs until 2026, will there be a phased transition period, and how will it be coordinated with the incumbent contractor to avoid disruptions in service delivery?

The Phase-In period is for 30 days for the purposes of assuming the responsibility of center operations

C.2.H. Phase-In and Phase-Out Plans, Page 17 of the RFP provides details of the Phase-In /Phase-Out responsibilities to avoid disruptions in Job Corp center operations.

This contract is anticipated to begin transition on July 1, 2025, with center operations commencing on August 1, 2025.

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52. Subcontracting Opportunities and Expectations:

Is there an expectation for subcontracting portions of the services? If so, what is the target or allowable percentage of subcontracted work versus work performed directly by the prime contractor?

Please refer to the RFP Section - Volume 5. Business Management Plan (Price), #13, page 96 for Small Business Subcontracting Plan information and attachment J-6.

Given that this is not a small business set-aside, the limitation on subcontracting clause is not applicable.

53. N/A Will the current contractor, Insights Training Group, be eligible to submit a bid for this new contract opportunity?

All responsible, responsive offers will be considered for award.

54. Subcontracting Opportunities and Expectations:

Can the government provide a list of preferred subcontractors, particularly for specialized services like Career Technical Skills Training (CTST) or facility maintenance?

The government does not have a list of preferred subcontractors.

55. Special Projects/ Initiatives CLINs:

Can the government clarify the expectations or anticipated scope of the Special Projects/Initiatives CLINs (e.g., $100,000 for CLIN 0009)? Are there specific types of projects the contractor should anticipate during the contract performance period?

Special Projects and Initiatives generally encompasses summits and other special program opportunities that students at the center may be asked to participate in. For example, the Office of Job Corps regularly coordinates leadership summits for Center Directors and students, which in the past have taken place in Washington, DC. DOL provides funding in these cases under the special projects CLIN to reimburse the contractor for travel expenses.

56. Evaluation Criteria:

Could the government clarify how proposals will be evaluated, particularly the weight given to technical understanding, past performance, and pricing in the evaluation process?

Section M - Evaluation Factors and Selection Criteria, M.1- Evaluation Factors, page 98, provides the five evaluation factors in descending order of importance.

57. N/A Will DOL allow a 3-month grace period on the vacancy takeback for any contractor which is not the incumbent?

No. A grace period for vacancy takeback will not be granted.

58. N/A Please clarify if there are prevailing wages to be paid to certain positions and if so, please provide these applicable wages.

The SCA is applicable to this contract and the corresponding WD has been incorporated for this center location.

Offerors who intend to employ staff in other locations should request the applicable WD for those locations.

59. N/A Will the government provide access to current operational documents, such as student performance metrics or other critical performance data, during the transition phase to ensure continuity?

Yes, a view-only access to student records and other data will be made available during contract transition.

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60. N/A Can the government provide details on historical staffing levels, particularly the average staffing mix (personnel and non-personnel) under the incumbent contractor, to better align our staffing plan?

The government will not provide these details. Offerors must rely on their own technical expertise to determine how to proper staff the contract.

61. N/A Can the government provide historical CTS performance data or targets from the incumbent contractor to help guide our proposed strategy for post-graduation support?

This data is in the J-14 attachment which includes POMS-10, MPO-35 and CTT-10.

62. N/A What reporting tools or platforms will be required for performance data submission (e.g., student safety, OBS, or CTS reports)?

The successful offeror will be provided access to Job Corps Suite of Applications for tracking and reporting purposes.

63. N/A Could the government provide clarification on the performance evaluation criteria and metrics that will be used to assess contractor performance, particularly the key performance indicators (KPIs) outlined in the Outcome Measurement System (OMS) report cards?

All OMS performance indicators are utilized to assess contract performance.

64. N/A The solicitation mentions that the contractor will be responsible for the maintenance of the facilities. Will the government provide any specific maintenance reports or records of facility conditions from the incumbent contractor to help assess and manage ongoing facility needs?

In addition to the facility survey report included in J-9, facility maintenance/construction rehab reports/assessments will be made available during performance.

65. N/A Can the government provide more detailed expectations for key personnel, such as the Center Director and Career Success Director, particularly around minimum qualifications or preferred experience in similar programs?

Refer to the RFP for Key Personnel qualifications. This information can be located in Section C.C.3 Key Personnel, page 18.

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SECTION C. STATEMENT OF WORK

INTRODUCTION

This Statement of Work (SOW) sets forth the contract performance requirements for the operation and management of the Shriver Job Corps Center located at 270 Jackson Road, Devens, MA

01434. The SOW sets forth performance requirements regarding Center Operations, Outreach and

Admissions services as well as Career Transition Services.

INCORPORATION OF CONTRACTOR’S PROPOSAL AS REQUIREMENTS OF THE

RESULTANT CONTRACT

The Government, in its sole discretion, may incorporate by reference into the resulting contract select sections of the successful offeror’s proposal. That may include, but not be limited to, the technical approach and staff resources sections and specific staffing resources, processes, and tasks, which are described in the proposal, and which go beyond the minimum requirements stated in the SOW and the Policy and Requirements Handbook. If the Government so decides, such sections, processes, and tasks, shall become requirements of the resulting contract. Wherever any of the terms and conditions outlined in the contractor’s proposal which are incorporated into the contract by the Government are found to conflict or are inconsistent with the resulting contract, the contract terms and conditions and the Policy and Requirements Handbook takes precedence.

The contractor's proposal (if incorporated into the resulting contract) may be subject to public disclosure in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, DOL will not publicly disclose commercial or financial information contained in the proposal which is subject to an exemption from disclosure under FOIA. Upon request from DOL, the contractor shall identify those areas of its proposal that it believes are exempt from disclosure under FOIA and provide information necessary to establish an exemption from disclosure under FOIA applies.

C.1 GENERAL

A. Background

Job Corps is a national residential training and employment program administered by the U.S.

Department of Labor to address the multiple barriers to employment faced by disadvantaged youth throughout the United States. Job Corps was originally established by the Economic

Opportunity Act of 1964; current authorization for the program is the Workforce Innovation and

Opportunity Act, Public Law 113-128 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 3101, et. seq.) (WIOA).

Job Corps provides comprehensive career development services to students including academic, career technical, career success and independent living skills, career readiness training, and support services. The unique combination of services provided in Job Corps is intended to prepare

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B. Governing Statute, Regulations, and Handbook

The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of WIOA and DOL’s implementing regulations for the Job Corps Program, found at Title 20, Chapter V, Part 686 (“Regulations”).

Additional operations and reporting requirements for the Job Corps’ program are found in the

Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH). The Contractor shall comply with the PRH, which is hereby incorporated by reference in this solicitation and the resulting contract.

DOL routinely updates and amends the PRH. The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all updates and amendments. The PRH is available at:

https://prh.jobcorps.gov/Pages/Home.aspx.

In the event of any direct and irreconcilable conflict between a provision in the PRH and another term of the resulting contract regarding Job Corps operation and reporting requirements, the contract controls.

PRH, Chapter 5.7, R.1, R.2 and R.3 are not applicable to FFP contracts and are not contractual requirements. Chapter 5.7, Appendix 502 and Appendix 503 are not applicable to FFP type contracts and are not contractual requirements, this includes all associated Exhibits.

C. Objective

The Contractor shall provide material, services, and all necessary personnel to operate a Job

Corps Center (Center). The Contractor shall provide enrolled students, meeting Job Corps’ eligibility criteria, as identified in WIOA and the PRH, with a comprehensive range of career development services leading to employment and long-term attachment to the workforce. The

Contractor shall:

1. Provide academic, career technical, career success, employability, and independent living skills training.

2. Provide basic health care, counseling, and other support services as required by the PRH.

3. Conduct program operations in a setting that is clean, well maintained, and safe.

4. Identify maintenance issues in a timely manner and perform preventative and corrective maintenance, raise the issue with Job Corps, as appropriate, for all facilities depicted on the sitemap attached at J-9 as well as any other facilities referenced in this RFP as falling under the responsibility of the contractor.

5. Assist youth in obtaining employment, additional education or training, or entry into the

Armed Forces.

https://prh.jobcorps.gov/Pages/Home.aspx

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6. Provide support that prepares graduates to maintain long-term attachment to the labor market or further educational opportunities.

7. Integrate center operations with the local workforce development systems, employers, the business community, and community-based organizations.

D. Career Technical Training by National Office Contractors

A portion of the career technical training offered in this program may be training provided under separate contracts between the U.S. Department of Labor and one or more national training

Contractors (NTCs) under the terms and conditions specified in the Memorandum of

Understanding shown in the PRH. Training programs operated by NTCs are identified in Section

C.2.D of the RFP.

E. Demonstration Projects

Job Corps operators may be required to participate in National Office Demonstration or Pilot

Projects. These projects may occur across all Job Corps delivery areas. These projects will be funded through the Special Projects/Initiatives as Directed by the Government through CLIN

(XXX9).

F. Acronyms and Definitions

CLIN. Contract Line Item Number

CR. Cost-Reimbursement

CRA. Construction, Rehabilitation, and Acquisition

CTS. Career Transition Services

DOL. Department of Labor

ETA. Employment Training Administration

FFP. Firm-Fixed-Price

FP/PA. Fixed-Price with a Price Adjustment

NTE. Not-to-Exceed

OJC. Office of Job Corps

PRH. Policy and Requirements Handbook

SOW. Statement of Work

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WIOA. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

BLS OEWS. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics is a federal program that publishes employment and wage estimates annually for approximately 830 occupations. Published employment and wage estimates data is available at https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm for the nation, for individual states, and for metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. A

COR is an authorized representative of a contracting officer within the scope of their authority but is not given the authority to enter into contractual agreements or modifications.

In Demand. Occupations that meet the Bureau of Labor Statistics' definition for Bright Outlook

Jobs. These are occupations that meet any of the following criteria:

• Projected to grow faster than average (employment increase of 8% or more) over the period

2021-2031 for the US nationwide

• Projected to have 100,000 or more job openings over the period 2021-2031 for the US nationwide

• New & Emerging occupation

Family Sustaining. Occupations whose median wages for a locality exceed the required family-sustaining wage for that locality. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) living wage calculator (https://livingwage.mit.edu/) provides family-sustaining wages for family types and localities.

High-Quality. Jobs that meet the Good Jobs Principles laid-out by the Department of Labor and

Department of Commerce.

Local Labor Market. An economically integrated area within which individuals can live and find employment within a reasonable distance or can readily change jobs without changing their place of residence. Local labor markets include both the metropolitan and micropolitan areas, as defined by the Office of Management and Budget, as well as the small labor market areas maintained by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

On Board Strength (OBS). On-Board Strength (OBS) is an efficiency rating that demonstrates the extent to which a center operates at full capacity. The measure is reported as a percentage, calculated by the number of students on-board divided by the planned on-board strength

(contracted number of students that a center is authorized to serve at any one time). The national goal for OBS is 100% in order to operate the program at full capacity, maximize program resources, and fulfill the mission of serving the underserved student population.

Opportunity Youth. Are individuals ages 16-24 who are not attending school, are unemployed, and do not have a secondary diploma or equivalent. Young people who are low income and require foundational skills, including young parents, youth with disabilities, youth experiencing https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm https://livingwage.mit.edu/

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Quality Control. Those actions taken by a contractor to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirements of the SOW.

Quality Assurance. Those actions taken by the government to assure services meet the requirements of the SOW.

C.2 SITE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Shriver Job Corps Center is located near/in the city of Devens, Middlesex County, in the state of Massachusetts. The property and site are described in the Facility Survey, Vol. 1 and 2, dated June 2022, which are available as an electronic attachment to this RFP in Section J. List of

Attachments, Attachment J-9.

A. Youth screened for the Job Corps program shall come from workforce development areas in the state of Massachusetts as follows: MARZ02 which consists of the following geographic areas:

MassHire Merrimack Valley and MassHire North Shore (Essex County); MassHire Metro

North, MassHire Greater Lowell, MassHire North Central and MassHire Metro South/West

(Middlesex County); and MassHire Boston and MassHire Metro North (Suffolk County).

The contractor shall provide Outreach and Admissions services in the state of Massachusetts and shall ensure the arrival of minimum of:

620 students into the Job Corps program annually for 360 residential male, 204 residential female students, and 31 non-residential male and 25 non-residential female students.

CENTER RZ TOTAL

Shriver MARZ02 350

New Hampshire MARZ02 110

Loring MARZ02 110

Penobscot MARZ02 50

Total 620

The Contractor shall be expected to recruit and screen sufficient numbers of applicants to generate arrivals in accordance with the delivery schedule in Section F. Note: This could include recruiting and screening arrivals for more than one Job Corps Center.

The Contractor will perform recruitment activities only within the designated Recruitment Zone.

Prospective applicants who reside within the Recruitment Zone will be automatically referred to

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B. The center can expect to receive arrivals from other contractors performing Outreach and

Admissions as follows:

Grafton OA – 50 students

New Haven OA – 50 students

C. The center shall operate at a planned, average on-board strength as noted below:

Category Number

Residential Male Students 170

Residential Female Students 102

Subtotal Residential Students 272

Nonresidential Male Students 15

Nonresidential Female Students 13

Subtotal Nonresidential Students 28

Total Planned Average On-Board Strength 300

The Contractor shall continue to pursue activities to ensure OBS levels are maintained in accordance with the contract throughout the contract period. The OBS is a measurement of the contractor’s capacity utilization on the Job Corps centers. An OBS average is a calculation of the center’s capacity utilization over an identified period of time. The Contractor agrees to maintain the OBS level as specified above in Section C.2.C. Center Design. The requirement to operate the

Center at 100% OBS applies independently of the annual arrivals requirements. The Contractor is required to deliver enrollees at higher numbers than specified here if that is necessary to attain and/or maintain full capacity (100% OBS) at the Center they are operating.

D. Career technical training programs will be offered in accordance with requirements of the Job

Corps PRH, as follows:

Career Technical Training

Offering

E-TAR Code

Training

Slots

(0.5)

Advanced Career Training (ACT) COLLG-600-ACT-14 10

Maintenance - Light Repair AUTOT-100-OJC-20 24

Carpentry, Pre-Apprentice* CARPT-100-UBC-18 40

Millwright/Welding, Pre-Apprentice* MILLW-100-UBC-23 20

Office Administration OFCAD-100-OJC-17 30

OTP in Healthcare INHEA-100-OTP-18 30 https://neapmap.com/

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Security and Protective Services SECUR-100-OJC-13 30

Advanced Computer Systems Administrator CTECH-500-OJC-19 15

Computer Technician A+ CTECH-100-OJC-19 30

TCU/IAM Advanced Training Transportation Service

Worker with 7 specialty modules*

TROFC-500-TCU-19 50

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Practitioner AWSCP-400-OJC-23 0**

TOTAL SLOTS 279

*Indicates programs offered by National Training Contractors (NTCs)

** Slots accounted for under all Basic and Advanced Computer Tech & Systems programs.

There are no minimum training slots assigned to this program, however this is an active program at Shriver.

PLEASE NOTE: Delivery of Career Technical Training (CTT) programs in accordance with PRH is at a location identified by the contractor. The contractor shall constantly assess CTT program offering alignments with the local labor market demands and request trade changes as necessary, which will be enacted via contract modification, when and where appropriate.

E. The Contractor shall provide Career Transition Services for all graduates and former enrollees of the center, regardless of where the graduate or former enrollee resides or matriculates. The

Contractor shall be responsible for providing CTS services for all graduates and former enrollees within their eligibility period that separated under the prior operator.

F. Staff Housing ( is is not available at this center):

If applicable, the Contractor shall operate and manage staff housing associated with this Center.

The Contractor shall ensure that rates are charged in accordance with OMB Circular A-45, which implements 5. U.S.C. Section 5911 (1976). This Circular requires that basic rental rates be set at rates prevailing in the area for similar housing.

The following is a sample description of staff housing provided:

Example: The center has four (4) 1-bedroom apartments and two (2) 3-bedroom ranch style houses available. With the apartments, every two apartments share a laundry room. Utilities are also included in the rent. The units are available to staff only and are located in the lower portion of the campus (on the outskirts of the center).

The Contractor shall submit a plan and schedule of rates pursuant to PL 88-459 for housing for non-students to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), no later than 30 days after contract award.

G. On-Center Child Care Program ( is is not required):

If required, the Contractor shall provide a structured child development program at the Shriver campus for approximately 0 children. Child development programs shall be operated in accordance with the PRH.

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Administration of Residential Parent/Child Program ( is is not required):

If required, the Contractor shall provide a residential training program for approximately __ single parents and their children. Parents and children shall live together in a dormitory specifically designed to accommodate children. The Contractor shall provide a safe, healthy living environment for parents and their children by implementing procedures for handling emergencies and illness, and for ensuring the operator of the on-site Child Development Center follows similar procedures. Minimum requirements are found in the PRH.

H. Phase-In and Phase-Out Plans

The Government recognizes that if the incumbent contractor is not the successful Offeror, the successful Offeror will then assume responsibility over the Job Corps center operations upon commencement of the new contract period of performance. The incoming contractor will have a phase-in period to become familiar with the center, as well as time to interview and hire staff necessary to operate the center. The successful Offeror will be required to take over complete operation of the center once the phase-in period is complete. There will be only one contractor responsible for center operations at any given time. The contractor shall provide, within three (3) days of receiving award, a Phase-In Plan (cost included in CLIN 0001) and a Phase-Out Plan

(cost included in CLIN 3012) for transitioning services from an incumbent contractor to a successor contractor. These Phase-In/Phase-Out plans shall ensure continuity of services, minimize any decreases in productivity and performance, and prevent possible negative impacts on services during the phase-in/phase-out periods. Phase-In preparations shall not cause an unreasonable disruption/interference with the departing contractor's operation. When the new contractor assumes operations, the former contractor shall not cause any unreasonable disruption/interference upon departure. Continuation of DOL operations is a critical concern during the transition of activities from an incumbent contractor to a successor.

The contractor shall transition services in the most timely and effective manner. The contractor shall coordinate Phase In/Phase-Out efforts with the government and incumbent or successor contractor(s).

Phase-In Plan

The Phase-In Plan shall contain a realistic approach for assuming immediate contractual responsibility upon award. The plan shall detail an approach to assume responsibility of the Job

Corps center operations without disruption of performance. The plan shall identify risks and proposed mitigation strategies, and propose a realistic, achievable, and reasonable schedule with staffing plan. The plan shall ensure sufficient resources are on hand and available to begin work under the Phase-In period. It shall affirm the personnel proposed are available, trained, and qualified to perform under this effort, and list all deliverables. The contractor shall support all incoming transition activities in accordance with Attachment J-3, Office of Job Corps Phase-In and Phase-Out Checklist.

Phase-Out Plan

The Phase-Out Plan for transitioning the services to the successor contractor shall ensure continuity of services, avoid decreases in productivity and performance, and prevent possible

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