1630J1-18-R-00010_-Operation_of_the_Puerto_Rico_Job_Corps_center_with_OA-CTS.pdf

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I: THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SECTION C. STATEMENT OF WORK

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SECTION B. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 BACKGROUND

The U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps has a requirement for operating the Puerto Rico Job Corps Centers identified below:

Ramey Job Corps Center located in the City of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico;

Arecibo Job Corps Center located in the City of Garrochales, Puerto Rico; and Barranquitas Job Corps Center located in the City of Barranquitas, Puerto Rico.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 611519. The small business size standard is $38.5M.

The Contractor shall operate the aforementioned Job Corps Center, which includes provision of academic, career technical, career success skills, and career development training, and related support services, for a PLANNED OBS total at Ramey Job Corps Center for Year 1 of 470 students consisting of 174 residential male students, 106 residential female students, 97 nonresidential male students, and 93 nonresidential female students. The PLANNED OBS total for Years 2, 3 and 4 for Ramey Job Corps Center is the same as Year 1 and adds a PLANNED OBS for Arecibo Job Corps Center of 201 students consisting of 72 residential male students, 59 residential female students, 35 nonresidential male students, and 35 nonresidential female students. The Boston Regional Office anticipates the re-opening of the Arecibo Job Corps Center in 2020 provided all necessary facility repairs are completed to include the receipt of satisfactory comprehensive inspection/safety reports with no potential risks to students or staff.

Arecibo Planned OBS 2/1/2020 through January 31, 2023 is 201.

Ramey Planned OBS 2/1/2020 through January 31, 2023 is 470

The Contractor shall provide Outreach and Admissions services in the U.S. Territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and shall ensure the arrival of a minimum of 954 students into the Job Corps program in Year 1 and 1,954 students in Years 2, 3 and 4 for residential male and female students, and nonresidential male and female students.

The Contractor shall provide Post-Center Career Transition Services (CTS) for all eligible students enrolled at the Ramey Job Corps Center, (and Arecibo Job Corps Center for Year 2 through 4) annually for youth returning to the U.S. Territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Year 1 CTS will be for a total of 1,073 students and Years 2 through 4 will be for a total of 1,893 students.

All operations, services, and deliverables under these items shall be provided as specified in Sections C and F of this document.

B.2. PRICING SCHEDULE

The Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) are a combination of Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement (CR) and Not-To-Exceed (NTE) CLINs.

FFP CLINs 0002, 1002, 2002, and 3002 in the Pricing Schedule shall be based on fully burdened hourly rates. The fully burdened hourly rate is defined as the direct hourly labor rate with the appropriate load factors, inclusive of profit, overhead, fringe and General & Administrative (G&A) costs.

PLEASE NOTE: Offerors shall compute a total price for the following Firm-Fixed-Price Outreach and Admission, and Career Transition Services CLINS; and shall split that one computation 60/40 across the two CLINS for each specific service for each period of performance as outlined in the pricing schedule.

When proposing pricing for FFP CLINs 0007 and 0008, Outreach and Admissions, the Contractor shall use 60% of the total price of admission for the initial enrollment and 40% after the completion of the first 90 days of enrollment.

When proposing pricing for FFP CLINs 0009 and 0010, Career Transition Services for graduates, the contractor shall use 60% of the total price of placement for the initial graduate placement and 40% for total price at 6 month follow-up.

When proposing pricing for FFP CLINs 0011 and 0012, Career Transition Services for former enrollees, the contractor shall use 60% of the total price for initial placement and former enrollees and 40% for former enrollees.

Offerors shall propose the 1% management fee and .7% performance incentive fee

Cost Reimbursement CLINs are only applicable to CLINs 0004, 1004, 2004, 3004 and corresponding SubCLINs. The Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual cost of the service or item including overhead (if applicable), G&A, and profit/fee. The cost of services shall be fair and reasonable. Offerors shall propose the maximum 1% management fee and 1.5% cost incentive fee.

Offerors shall refer to G.3 of this Solicitation regarding fees.

Not-to-Exceed (NTE) overall CLIN amount will be provided by the Government and will not be considered as part of the Offeror’s total evaluated cost. Contractors will invoice for actual costs during the performance of this contract. The Contractor agrees to notify the Government in accordance with FAR 52.232-22 (c) when the Cost Reimbursable NTE reaches 75% of the set amount.

In accordance with Section G of the solicitation, Assessments are as stated herein.

For Demonstration Projects, a “not to exceed” ceiling will be negotiated at the time that Demonstration projects, if any, are identified, and incorporated by contract modification.

Further, there shall be no fixed fee or incentive fee based on work involved with capital line items, which consists of work or purchases funded under the Construction, Rehabilitation, and Acquisition; Equipment; and CTST categories listed above. Indirect cost charges shall not be allowed for or based on Construction, Rehabilitation, and Acquisition; Equipment; or CTST costs, unless authorized by the Contracting Officer.

The amount to be reimbursed to the Contractor for purchased Government Furnished Property (as defined in the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) Appendix 505, 505a, 505b, and ETA Property Management Handbook, Issue 359, including revisions and amendments thereto), is provided in the pricing schedule below.

The Contractor agrees that the costs generated under construction, rehabilitation, equipment and Career Technical Skills Training (CTST) shall be maintained in a separate accounting classification to be entitled "Capital Expense Accounts," as outlined in PRH Chapter 5 and Appendix 502.

All travel receipts and supporting documentation shall be submitted during the billing period for the trip. Travel and Training costs shall be in accordance with H-31 Reimbursement of Training Costs.

Base Period of Performance: 1/1/2019 to 1/31/2020 including Phase-In

CLIN Supplies/Service QTY Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 Phase In (1/1/2019-1/31/2019) 1 MO $ ______________

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Center Operations Type: FFP (Below are the fixed-price categories for Center Operations)

12 MO $ ______________

01 Academic Personnel Exp 02 Other Academic Exp 03 CTT Personnel Exp 04 Other CTT Exp 05 Career Success Personnel Exp 06 Other Career Success Exp 08 Clothing Exp 09 Support Ser Personnel Exp 10 Other Support Ser Exp 11 Medical Personnel Exp 13 CP/CTR Personnel Exp 14 Other CP/CTR Exp 15 Admin Personnel Exp 16 Other Admin Exp 17 Indirect Admin Exp Not applicable 18 Facil Maint Personnel Exp 20 Security Personnel Exp 22 Communications 24 Facility Lease Cost 25 Liability Insurance

0003 Fees – Fixed Price Line Items Management Fee – 1% (Operations) 12 MO $_______________ Management Fee – 1% (OA if app.) 12 MO $_______________ Management Fee – 1% (CTS if app.) 12 MO $_______________

Performance Incentive Fee (Maximum = 1.4% & Average = .7%) $_______________

Center Operations – Type: CR (Below are the cost-reimbursable categories for Center Operations)

12 MO $ ______________

07 Food Exp $ ______________ 12 Other Medical Exp $ ______________ 19 Other Facilities Maintenance Exp $ ______________ 21 Other Security Exp $ ______________ 23 Utilities and Fuel Exp $ ______________ 26 Motor Vehicle Exp $ ______________

0005 Fees – Cost Reimbursable Line Items

Management Fee – 1% 12 MO $ ______________ Cost Incentive Fee (Max 3% & Avg 1.5%) $ ______________

0006 G&A – Center Operations Expenses (CR only) $ ______________

0007 Outreach & Admissions – FFP (60% of total price); Initial Arrival 954 EA

0008 Outreach & Admissions – FFP (40% of total price); 90 Days $ _____ $ ______________

Career Transition Services / Graduates – FFP (60% of total price) Initial Placement 735 EA

Career Transition Services / Graduates – FFP (40% of total price) 6 Months

Career Transition Services / Former Enrollee – FFP (60% of total price) Initial Placement 735 EA

Career Transition Services / Former Enrollee – FFP (40% of total price) 6 Months

0013 27 Travel and Training NTE $10,015

0014 Construction, Rehabilitation, and Acquisition (CRA) (B1)(A/B) NTE $429,657

0015 Equipment (B2) NTE $84,525

0016 Career Technical Skills Training (B4) NTE $14,834

0017 Demonstration Projects – TBD NTE TBD

GRAND TOTAL – BASE PERIOD (CLINs 0002 through 0017) $ _____________

OPTION 1 Period of Performance: 2/1/2020-1/31/2021

Price Amount

Parent

CLIN

Center Operations Type: FFP (Below are the fixed-price categories for Center Operations)

12 MO $ _____________

01 Academic Personnel Exp 02 Other Academic Exp 03 CTT Personnel Exp 04 Other CTT Exp 05 Career Success Personnel Exp 06 Other Career Success Exp 08 Clothing Exp 09 Support Ser Personnel Exp 10 Other Support Ser Exp 11 Medical Personnel Exp 13 CP/CTR Personnel Exp 14 Other CP/CTR Exp 15 Admin Personnel Exp 16 Other Admin Exp 17 Indirect Admin Exp Not applicable 18 Facil Maint Personnel Exp 20 Security Personnel Exp 22 Communications 24 Facility Lease Cost 25 Liability Insurance

1003 Fees – Fixed Price Line Items Management Fee – 1% (Operations) 12 MO $ _____________ Management Fee – 1% (OA if app.) 12 MO $ _____________ Management Fee – 1% (CTS if app.) 12 MO $ _____________

1.4% & Average = .7%) $ _____________

(Below are the cost-reimbursable categories for Center Operations)

12 MO $ _____________

07 Food Exp $ _____________ 12 Other Medical Exp $ _____________ 19 Other Facilities Maintenance Exp $ _____________ 21 Other Security Exp $ _____________ 23 Utilities and Fuel Exp $ _____________ 26 Motor Vehicle Exp $ _____________

1005 Fees – Cost Reimbursable Line Items Management Fee – 1% 12 MO $ _____________

Cost Incentive Fee (Max 3% & Avg 1.5%) $ _____________

1006 G&A – Center Operations Expenses (CR only) $ _____________

1007 Outreach & Admissions – FFP (60% of total price); Initial Arrival 1,254 EA

1008 Outreach & Admissions – FFP (40% of total price); 90 Days $ _____ $ _____________

Career Transition Services / Graduates – FFP (60% of total price) Initial Placement 735 EA

Career Transition Services / Graduates – FFP (40% of total price) 6 Months

Career Transition Services / Former Enrollee – FFP (60% of total price) Initial Placement 735 EA

Career Transition Services / Former Enrollee – FFP (40% of total price)

1013 27 Travel and Training NTE $10,015

1014 Construction, Rehabilitation, and Acquisition (CRA) (B1)(A/B) NTE $429,657

1015 Equipment (B2) NTE $84,525

1016 Career Technical Skills Training (B4) NTE $14,834

1017 Demonstration Projects – TBD NTE TBD

GRAND TOTAL – Option Period 1 (CLINs 1002 through 1017) $ _____________

OPTION 2 Period of Performance: 2/1/2021-1/31/2022

Parent

CLIN

Center Operations Type: FFP (Below are the fixed-price categories for Center Operations)

12 MO $ _____________

01 Academic Personnel Exp 02 Other Academic Exp 03 CTT Personnel Exp 04 Other CTT Exp 05 Career Success Personnel Exp 06 Other Career Success Exp 08 Clothing Exp 09 Support Ser Personnel Exp 10 Other Support Ser Exp 11 Medical Personnel Exp 13 CP/CTR Personnel Exp 14 Other CP/CTR Exp 15 Admin Personnel Exp 16 Other Admin Exp 17 Indirect Admin Exp Not applicable 18 Facil Maint Personnel Exp 20 Security Personnel Exp 22 Communications 24 Facility Lease Cost 25 Liability Insurance

2003 Fees – Fixed Price Line Items Management Fee – 1% (Operations) 12 MO $ _____________ Management Fee – 1% (OA if app.) 12 MO $ _____________ Management Fee – 1% (CTS if app.) 12 MO $ _____________

Below are the cost-reimbursable categories for Center Operations.

12 MO $ _____________

07 Food Exp $ _____________ 12 Other Medical Exp $ _____________ 19 Other Facilities Maintenance Exp $ _____________ 21 Other Security Exp $ _____________ 23 Utilities and Fuel Exp $ _____________ 26 Motor Vehicle Exp $ _____________

2005 Fees – Cost Reimbursable Line Items

Cost Incentive Fee (Max 3% & Avg 1.5%) $ _____________

2006 G&A – Center Operations Expenses (CR only)

2007 Outreach & Admissions – FFP

2008 Outreach & Admissions – FFP (40% of total price); 90 Days $ _____ $ _____________

Career Transition Services / Graduates – FFP (60% of total price) Initial Placement 960 EA

Career Transition Services / Graduates – FFP (40% of total price) 6 Months

Career Transition Services / Former Enrollee – FFP (60% of total price) Initial Placement 960 EA

Career Transition Services / Former Enrollee – FFP (40% of total price)

2013 27 Travel and Training NTE $10,015

2014 Construction, Rehabilitation, and Acquisition (CRA) (B1)(A/B) NTE $429,657

2015 Equipment (B2) NTE $84,525

2016 Career Technical Skills Training (B4) NTE $14,834

2017 Demonstration Projects – TBD NTE TBD

GRAND TOTAL – Option Period 2 (CLINs 2002 through 2017) $ _____________

OPTION 3 Period of Performance: 2/1/2022 -1/31/2023

Parent

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Center Operations Type: FFP (Below are the fixed-price categories for Center Operations)

12 MO $ _____________

01 Academic Personnel Exp 02 Other Academic Exp 03 CTT Personnel Exp 04 Other CTT Exp 05 Career Success Personnel Exp 06 Other Career Success Exp 08 Clothing Exp 09 Support Ser Personnel Exp 10 Other Support Ser Exp 11 Medical Personnel Exp 13 CP/CTR Personnel Exp 14 Other CP/CTR Exp 15 Admin Personnel Exp 16 Other Admin Exp 17 Indirect Admin Exp Not applicable 18 Facil Maint Personnel Exp 20 Security Personnel Exp 22 Communications 24 Facility Lease Cost 25 Liability Insurance

3003 Fees – Fixed Price Line Items Management Fee – 1% (Operations) 12 MO $ _____________ Management Fee – 1% (OA if app.) 12 MO $ _____________ Management Fee – 1% (CTS if app.) 12 MO $ _____________

(Below are the cost-reimbursable categories for Center Operations)

12 MO $ _____________

07 Food Exp $ _____________ 12 Other Medical Exp $ _____________ 19 Other Facilities Maintenance Exp $ _____________ 21 Other Security Exp $ _____________ 23 Utilities and Fuel Exp $ _____________ 26 Motor Vehicle Exp $ _____________

3005 Fees – Cost Reimbursable Line Items

Cost Incentive Fee (Max 3% & Avg 1.5%) $ _____________

3006 G&A – Center Operations Expenses (CR only) $ _____________

3007 Outreach & Admissions – FFP

3008 Outreach & Admissions – FFP (40% of total price); 90 Days $ _____ $ _____________

Career Transition Services / Graduates – FFP (60% of total price) Initial Placement 960 EA

Career Transition Services / Graduates – FFP (40% of total price) 6 Months

Career Transition Services / Former Enrollee – FFP (60% of total price) Initial Placement 960 EA

Career Transition Services / Former Enrollee – FFP (40% of total price)

3013 27 Travel and Training NTE $10,015

3014 Construction, Rehabilitation, and Acquisition (CRA) (B1) (A/B) NTE $429,657

3015 Equipment (B2) NTE $84,525

3016 Career Technical Skills Training (B4) NTE $14,834

3017 Demonstration Projects – TBD NTE TBD

5001 Phase out $ _____________

GRAND TOTAL – Option Period 3 (CLINs 3002 through 3017) $ _____________

SECTION C. STATEMENT OF WORK

INTRODUCTION

Puerto Rico Centers – Four (4) Years

INTRODUCTION

This Statement of Work sets forth the contract performance requirements for:

1) The Year-1 operation and management of the Ramey Job Corps Center, with administrative, maintenance, construction rehabilitation (CRA), and security of the Arecibo and Barranquitas Job Corps Centers, as well as the Outreach, Admissions, and Career Transition Services in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

2) The Years 2-4 operation and management of the Arecibo and Ramey Job Corps Centers, with administrative, maintenance, construction rehabilitation (CRA), and security of the Barranquitas Job Corps Center, as well as the Outreach, Admissions, and Career Transition Services in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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 (WIOA) of 2014.

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 youth to obtain and hold gainful employment, pursue further education or training, or satisfy entrance requirements for careers in the Armed Forces.

B. Objective

1) The contractor shall provide material, services, and all necessary personnel to operate a Job Corps center (Ramey) during the one-month phase-in, if applicable and sole base year. The contractor shall provide enrolled youth, meeting Job Corps’ eligibility or admission requirements, with a comprehensive range of career development services leading to employment and long-term attachment to the workforce. In addition, the operator will maintain security, maintenance, and construction-rehabilitation (CRA) projects at the Arecibo and Barranquitas Job Corps Centers. The administration of the security, maintenance, and CRA for all three facilities and the PR/U.S. VI OA/CTS shall be performed by the Ramey Job Corps Center management.

2) The contractor shall provide material, services, and all necessary personnel to operate the

Arecibo and Ramey Job Corps centers during years two through four, i.e., option years one through three. The contractor shall provide enrolled youth, meeting Job Corps’ eligibility or admission requirements, with a comprehensive range of career development services leading to employment and long-term attachment to the workforce. In addition, the operator will maintain security, maintenance, and construction-rehabilitation (CRA) projects at the Barranquitas Job Corps Center. The administration of the security, maintenance, and CRA for the Barranquitas Job Corps center and PR/U.S. VI OA/CTS shall be performed by the Ramey Job Corps Center management.

During the life of the contract, the contractor shall:

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

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

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

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

Forces.

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

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

The general scope of work includes the participation of the contractor in demonstration projects initiated by the U.S. Department of Labor. An equitable adjustment shall be made for those projects determined to be an increase in work within the general scope of the contract via a supplemental agreement to the contract negotiated with the contractor. All disputes arising under these actions are subject to the disputes clause.

C. Center Design

The centers have a planned, average on-board strength as noted in the following:

Note the dates below exclude Phase-In and Phase-Out For the one-year base period 2/1/2019 to 1/31/2020 the OBS will be as follows:

Arecibo Job Corps Center Number

Residential Male Students 0 Residential Female Students 0 Subtotal Residential Students 0 Nonresidential Male Students 0 Nonresidential Female Students 0 Subtotal Nonresidential Students 0 Estimated Total Average On-Board Strength 0

Ramey Job Corps Center Number

Residential Male Students 174 Residential Female Students 106

Subtotal Residential Students 280 Nonresidential Male Students 97 Nonresidential Female Students 93

Subtotal Nonresidential Students 190 Estimated Total Average On-Board Strength 470

For the three option periods 2/1/2020 to 1/31/2023 the OBS will be as follows:

Effective February 1, 2020 through January 31, 2023

Arecibo Job Corps Center

Number

Residential Male Students 72 Residential Female Students 59 Subtotal Residential Students 131 Nonresidential Male Students 35 Nonresidential Female Students 35 Subtotal Nonresidential Students 70 Estimated Total Average On-Board Strength 201

Ramey Job Corps Center Number

Residential Male Students 174 Residential Female Students 106 Subtotal Residential Students 280 Nonresidential Male Students 97 Nonresidential Female Students 93 Subtotal Nonresidential Students 190 Estimated Total Average On-Board Strength 470

The contractor shall be continually prepared to receive a sufficient number of students to maintain the average on-board strength capacity noted above and a surge capacity of up to 103 percent, where facilities can accommodate the increased capacity. Performance up to 103 percent of capacity shall be performed within the estimated cost of this contract.

During the period of 2/1/2019 through 1/31/2023 the contractor shall not exceed an average of 103% of the planned OBS specified above. The contractor cannot request students or otherwise indicate availability to accept students to the extent fulfilling that request would put the center over the Contract Year average OBS of 103%. All costs incurred resulting from any enrollments which cause the contractor’s OBS to exceed the Contract Year average of 103%, shall be deemed unallowable. In addition, the Department reserves the right to pursue legal action or otherwise seek relief against any contractors exceeding 103% Contract Year average.

In the event that nonresidential students are enrolled, they shall be provided the following services, in addition to the core services available to all students:

1. Transportation to and from the training site for training days and for limited recreational activities.

2. A locker, lock, and nonresidential student lounge.

3. Lunch on all training days.

4. Breakfast on all training days.

5. Supper and weekend meals if the student wishes to remain on center. Center transportation is not mandatory when students stay for supper and weekend meals.

6. All benefits residential students receive, except as noted herein.

Nonresidential students shall be considered to be in the performance of duty as Federal employees from the time they physically arrive at any scheduled center activity or program until they leave such activity or program.

D. Governing Regulations, Handbooks

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, is the Job Corps Program’s authorizing legislation and is hereby incorporated into this RFP and the resultant contract by reference.

The Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (hereinafter referred to as the PRH) has been developed to include all mandatory program operation and reporting requirements in one document and is hereby incorporated into this RFP and the resultant contract by reference. If for any reason any provision of this RFP is in direct conflict and inconsistent with a provision of the PRH incorporated herein, then (the RFP or resulting contract) shall be controlling and take precedence over the conflicting provision. The Job Corps program is defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 20

- Labor, Subtitle A - Office of the Secretary of Labor, Part 670. The contractor shall follow the PRH, the Regulations, and all other requirements established in this contract. The PRH is routinely updated and amended and the contractor shall be responsible for complying with all updates and amendments.

The PRH is available at:

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

E. Career Technical Training by National Office Contractors

A portion of the career technical training offered in this program may be training implemented 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 as Appendix 302. (Any training programs operated by NTCs are identified in Section C.3.C.13 of the RFP.)

C.2 SITES

The Arecibo Job Corps Center is located near/in the city of Garrochales, Puerto Rico.

The property and site are described in the Facility Survey dated June 2016, which is available as an electronic attachment.

The Barranquitas Job Corps Center is located near/in the city of Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, The property and site are described in the Facility Survey dated June 2015, which is available as an electronic attachment.

The Ramey Job Corps Center is located near/in the city of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

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

The property and site are described in the Facility Survey dated June 2016, which is available as an electronic attachment.

C.3 PROGRAM CONTENT

A. Outreach and Admissions

The contractor shall perform outreach and admissions activities as required by this contract, which ensure that the Job Corps program maintains a positive public image, maintains a ready supply of eligible and committed applicants, and works in partnership with individuals, communities, organizations, employers, and state and local workforce development systems.

1. Center’s Role in Outreach and Admissions:

a. Outreach: The contractor shall promote positive public awareness about the Job Corps program and shall ensure that the center is an active partner within the local community and with the state’s workforce investment system. The contractor shall provide support to Outreach and Admissions contractors to ensure that the center is maintained at overall design capacity. The contractor shall establish relationships with and mechanisms to involve the local community, employers, and business organizations in the operation of the Job Corps center through center industry councils and business and community liaison activities. Public education and community/employer involvement shall be conducted in accordance with PRH 1.1.

b. Admission: The contractor shall establish procedures for applicant file review on the center level to include processes for the review of applicant health information. The contractor shall ensure that all assigned students are contacted by the center prior to arrival. The contractor shall establish procedures for assignment of applicants to the center in accordance with the regional office guidelines to ensure the center maintains contracted student enrollment capacity as per PRH 1.4.

2. Direct Outreach and Admissions: (applies to centers with direct admissions goals) is ☒ Applicable ☐ Not Applicable to this contract.

The annual arrival goal for the Ramey Job Corps center only is 700 for the period of February 1, 2019 through January 31, 2023. The annual arrival goal for the Arecibo Job Corps center is 300for the period of February 1, 2020 through January 31, 2023. The annual arrival goals for the U.S. Virgin Islands is 254 for the period of February 1, 2019 through January 31, 2023 (Section F5, Pages 34-35).

The contractor’s performance shall be measured against the goals established by the Employment and Training Administration each year in the Outreach and Admissions Outcome Measurement System.

Youth screened for the Ramey and Arecibo Job Corps Centers shall come from: Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

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. for the Arecibo and Ramey Job Corps Centers effective February 1, 2020 through January 31, 2023.

a. Eligibility Determination and Screening Factors: The contractor shall assess, verify, and document applicant eligibility for the Job Corps program, in conformity with the criteria and procedures listed in PRH 1.2 and Exhibit 1-1.

b. Information to Applicants: The contractor shall provide applicants with accurate information about the Job Corps program, and about specific Job Corps centers, in accordance with PRH 1.3.

c. Applicant Assignments: The contractor shall provide a regular flow of applicants for assignment to centers in accordance with regional procedures and PRH 1.5.

d. Readmission: The contractor shall assess and verify that applicants for readmission meet criteria found in PRH 1.6.

B. Career Preparation Period

The contractor’s performance shall be measured against the goals established by the Employment & Training Administration each year in the Outcome Measurement System.

The contractor shall provide each new student with comprehensive Career Preparation activities designed to assist the student to acclimate to center life, fully participate in center activities, set career goals, and acquire basic skills to enhance job readiness and job search competencies, in accordance with PRH 2.

1. Center Plan: The contractor shall develop a comprehensive Career Preparation Plan that will ensure efficient and effective delivery of services to students. Specific requirements for a delivery system are outlined in PRH 2.1.

2. Introduction to Center Life: The contractor shall provide a comprehensive introduction to center life for new arrivals. The program shall provide activities to assist students in learning about center offerings, standards, and procedures and assist them in making a successful transition to center life.

Requirements for program content and structure are contained in PRH 2.2.

3. Student Assessment: The contractor shall assess student needs and interests so that services can be assigned appropriately. Requirements for program content and structure are contained in PRH 2.3.

4. Personal Counseling: The contractor shall provide initial intervention and counseling services to address the personal and social development needs of students, and to coordinate the delivery of center and community services. Requirements are contained in PRH 2.4.

5. Student Career Planning: The contractor shall provide students with a program of career exploration, and assist students in selecting their career technical training programs and developing Personal Career Development Plans, in accordance with requirements contained in PRH 2.5.

6. Navigating the Labor Market: The contractor shall provide new students with an introduction to fundamental job search and information technology skills needed to successfully navigate the labor market. Requirements are contained in PRH 2.6.

7. Career Success Standards: The contractor shall provide new students with an overview and introduction to center expectations, behavioral standards, and the Career Success Standards they will be expected to meet during enrollment in order to successfully participate in the program and become employable as required in PRH 2.7.

8. Personal Development Skills: The contractor shall provide new students with an introduction to social and employability skills, conflict resolution skills, and introductory driver’s education training to facilitate employment readiness and successful participation in the Job Corps program.

Requirements for program content and structure are contained in PRH 2.8.

9. Career Development Readiness: The contractor shall ensure that students are fully prepared for successful participation in the Career Development Period by providing services required in PRH 2.9.

C. Career Development Period

Training Administration each year in the Outcome Measurement System.

The contractor shall provide an integrated program of center-based, work-based, and independent living skills training that shall meet all the requirements of PRH Chapter 3. The program shall be delivered to ensure that students:

Acquire the academic, technical and career success foundation skills, specific knowledge, and competencies needed to achieve their career goals.

Understand how to progress in the workplace environment.

Move successfully from the learning environment to the work environment.

Experience personal growth.

Learn self-management, personal responsibility, and both community and independent living skills.

At a minimum, the training program shall consist of:

1. Center Plan: The contractor shall develop a comprehensive Career Development Plan that will ensure efficient and effective delivery of work place and life skills training to students. Specific requirements for a delivery system are outlined in PRH 3.1.

2. Administration and Management of Career Development Services: The contractor shall develop administrative processes to ensure efficient and effective delivery of training to students. Specific requirements for a delivery system are outlined in PRH 3.2.

3. Personal and Career Counseling: The contractor shall provide students with personal and career counseling services to assess individual needs, provide career guidance, and deliver appropriate services to meet individual needs. Personal and Career Counseling services shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of PRH 3.3.

4. Student Standards of Conduct: The contractor shall develop a system that promotes high standards of student conduct through the application of incentives and sanctions. The contractor shall maintain an environment that is free from drugs and violence. Students shall be provided with opportunities for due process in disciplinary proceedings. Rules and procedures for student conduct are provided in

PRH 3.4.

5. Evaluation of Student Progress: The contractor shall provide a system for periodically evaluating student progress and collaborating with students to set short- and long-range career goals. Required content is found in PRH 3.5.

6. Center-Based Learning Standards: The contractor shall establish standards for curriculum design, development, and implementation. Requirements for content and structure are contained in PRH 3.6.

7. Career Success Standards: The contractor shall provide students with a center culture that regularly fosters opportunities to learn and practice a set of behavioral expectations that support employability and social development for career success as required in PRH 3.7.

8. Work-Based Learning Standards: The contractor shall incorporate work-based learning as a primary instructional method of training. Students shall be provided opportunities to learn about career opportunities and employer expectations, and to learn about and apply new occupational skills in actual workplaces and on work projects, including CTST projects. Specific requirements regarding training methods and procedures are found in PRH 3.8.

9. Reading: The contractor shall develop and administer reading skills instruction that provides students with the skills needed for employment in their chosen careers and assists them to function independently in society. Instruction is required for each of the reading competencies listed in PRH 3.9.

10. Mathematics: The contractor shall develop and administer instruction in mathematics skills that provides students with the skills needed for employment in their chosen careers. Instruction is required for each of the mathematics competencies listed in PRH 3.10.

11. High School Equivalency (HSE)/High School Diploma (HSD): The contractor shall provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pass the examination for the High School Equivalency (HSE) test (HSE) or to obtain their High School Diploma (HSD). The contractor shall make every possible effort to assure that students attain their HSE or HSD. Specific requirements for the HSE /HSD program are found in PRH 3.11.

12. English as a Second Language (ESL): The contractor shall provide students with limited English proficiency the opportunity to develop English language and acculturation skills. Specific requirements for ESL are contained in PRH 3.12.

13. Career Technical Training: The contractor shall provide individualized competency-based career technical training for students. Training shall provide students with the skills required for entry-level employment in specific careers approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. Specific requirements for career technical training are listed in PRH 3.13.

The following career technical training programs will be offered at the Job Corps centers February 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020:

Ramey Job Corps Center Training Slots*

Career Technical Training Offerings On Center Off Center

Automobile Technician 20

Office Administration 30

Carpentry 40

Electrical 24 Culinary Arts 30

Advanced Culinary Arts 30 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse 30 Medical Administrative Assistant 30

Security and Protective Services 60

Facilities Maintenance 24

Plumbing 24

Cement Masonry 48

Advanced Solar PV and Thermal System Installer 20

Advanced Electrical 20

ACT 24

Sub-Totals: 430 24

Total: 456

The following career technical training programs will be offered at the centers February 1, 2020 through January 31, 2023 or with approved build up plan:

Arecibo Job Corps Center(If open) Training Slots*

Career Technical Training Offerings On Center Off Center Electrical 24 Office Administration 30 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse 20 Clinical Medical Assistant 30 Facilities Maintenance 24 Welding

Pharmacy Technician 30

ACT 12

OCT- Registered Nurse 2 Sub-Totals: 182 14 Total: 196

Ramey Job Corps Center Training Slots Career Technical Training Offerings

On Center Off Center Automobile Technician 20 Office Administration 30

Carpentry 40 Cement Masonry 48

Electrical 24 Culinary Arts 30

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse 30 Medical Administrative Assistant 30

Advanced Electrical 20

Advanced Culinary Arts 30

Security and Protective Services 60

Plumbing 24

Facilities Maintenance 24

Advanced Solar PV and Thermal System Installer 20

ACT 24

Sub-Totals: 430 24

Total: 456

14. Concurrent Training ☒ is ☐ is not applicable to this contract): The contractor shall broaden career technical training opportunities available to Job Corps students through linkages with external training providers. The program shall meet all the requirements of PRH 3.14.

15. Information Technology: The contractor shall provide students with instruction and practice in applied information technology, computer-based learning, and business-related technology. Specific skills and knowledge that must be incorporated into all training activities are outlined in PRH 3.15.

16. Residential Living: The contractor shall create a safe, clean, and attractive environment that allows students to learn and practice independent and community living skills. Requirements and content are found in PRH 3.16.

17. Wellness: The contractor shall provide instruction to students on practices that lead to physical and mental health and enhance employability. Instruction is required for each of the subjects listed in

PRH 3.17.

18. Recreation and Leisure Time Activities: The contractor shall provide students with a comprehensive program of recreational activities and events that promotes productive and socially acceptable use of leisure time. Activities shall be provided that build self-esteem and enhance the Job Corps experience by providing opportunities for all students to participate in enjoyable and safe activities. The program shall meet all the requirements of PRH 3.18.

19. Student Government and Leadership: The contractor shall develop and support activities that enable students to learn and practice skills in leadership, citizenship, and self-government. The activities shall include a student benefit fund, to be managed by student government with the assistance of center staff. Requirements for content and structure are contained in PRH 3.19.

20. Driver Education: The contractor shall provide driver education training to all students who do not already possess driver’s licenses. Students shall be provided the skills and knowledge necessary to pass the State examination and shall be given the opportunity to acquire a driver’s license while enrolled. Specific requirements for driver education are contained in PRH 3.20.

21. Career Transition Readiness: The contractor shall develop and implement systems and procedures to assist students to effectively transition from center life to the workforce. Requirements are detailed in PRH 3.21.

D. Career Transition Services

Post-Center Career Transition Services ( is is not applicable to this contract):

The contractor shall provide or arrange for post-center career transition services for all eligible students:

enrolled at the Ramey (and the Arecibo Job Corps Centers for year two (2) to four (4)) Job Corps centers.

returning to the following geographic area: Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands relocating to the following geographic area: N/A

For purposes of this procurement, the contractor should anticipate an annual inflow of students for provision of career transition services in the numbers shown below.

Period of February 1, 2019 through January 31, 2021:

Puerto Rico U.S. Virgin Islands 395 Graduates 152 Graduates 131 Former Enrollees 57 Former Enrollees

February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2023:

Puerto Rico U.S. Virgin Islands 564 Graduates 152 Graduates 187 Former Enrollees 57 Former Enrollees

Training Administration each year in the Career Transition Services Outcome Measurement System.

The contractor shall assist eligible students in entering and maintaining long-term attachment to the labor market or further educational opportunities and training by:

Providing personalized career transition services.

Providing access to services that support successful transition.

Identifying and making referral to suitable employment or educational opportunities.

The final objectives of this effort shall be quality placement, continued attachment to the workforce, and career progression.

At a minimum, the program shall consist of:

1. Career Transition Plan: The contractor shall develop a comprehensive Career Transition Plan that will ensure efficient and effective delivery of career transition services to eligible graduates and former enrollees. Specific requirements for the plan are outlined in PRH 4.1.

2. Eligibility for Services: The contractor shall provide post-center career transition services to eligible graduates and former enrollees. Service shall be provided throughout the CTS service period prescribed by PRH 4.2.

3. Career Transition Services for Graduates: The contractor shall maintain contact with separated graduates, provide assessments, conduct placement services including job development and referral, identify transitional needs and refer to appropriate services, and maintain contact throughout the CTS service period to ensure the graduate remains connected to the labor market following separation.

The contractor shall arrange to transfer responsibility if the individual relocates outside of the service area during the service period. Specific services are detailed in PRH 4.3.

4. Career Transition Services for Former Enrollees: The contractor shall maintain contact with eligible, separated former enrollees during the service period until initial placement, to identify job leads and provide referrals, as specified in PRH 4.4.

5. Documentation, Reporting, and Verification Process: The contractor shall establish a uniform system for documenting, verifying, and reporting Career Transition Services, using the criteria in

PRH 4.5.

E. Management

The contractor shall provide direction, management, and administrative support to all functions and activities of the center. The contractor shall establish systems that ensure:

Effective program organization and management.

Program integrity and accountability.

Staff professionalism and development.

1. Program Management: The contractor shall establish systems that ensure achievement of program goals and maintenance of quality performance. Expected procedures for monitoring and tracking operations and outcomes are listed in PRH 5.1.

2. Personnel: The contractor shall recruit, hire, and retain qualified staff, in accordance with the requirements of PRH 5.2 and Exhibit 5-3. The contractor shall develop and implement policies which promote a working environment of equal opportunity that is free of race, gender, or ethnic bias.

3. Staff Training: The contractor shall provide training opportunities which ensure that staff possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their job duties and enable them to serve as positive role models for students. Specific training requirements are detailed in PRH 5.3 and Exhibit 5-4.

4. Personal Safety and Security: The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to ensure students feel safe and secure on center and their rights are protected. Rules for protection of students, staff, and property are outlined in

PRH 5.4.

5. Management and Reporting of Significant Incidents: The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to prevent, resolve, and report significant incidents in order to reduce negative impact on students, the community, and the Job Corps program. Guidelines for reporting and managing significant incidents are detailed in PRH 5.5.

6. Procurement and Property Management: The center shall establish systems to procure property, services, and supplies in a cost-efficient and environmentally-friendly manner in accordance with Government…