Attachment_A_-_Application_-_Form_2_-_Fund_Diversification_v2.docx

The file is a Fund Diversification Form for the County of Orange's WIOA Title I Career Services Request for Proposal (RFP) #012-2933801-JM, targeting Adult and Dislocated Worker programs in Orange County and San Diego City. The RFP seeks qualified firms to deliver comprehensive workforce development services, with a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for October 23, 2025, questions due by November 19, 2025 at 2:00 pm, and proposals due by December 10, 2025. The initial contract term is 12 months (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027) with potential for up to three one-year renewals, covering services at Workforce Solutions Centers in Brea and Laguna Niguel, along with affiliate locations and a mobile unit.

The total funding amount is up to $5,000,000, with $2,350,000 allocated for the WIOA Adult Program and $2,650,000 for the WIOA Dislocated Worker Program. Reimbursement will be conducted monthly through a cost reimbursement mechanism, with a 15% administrative cost limitation. The contract will utilize federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult and Dislocated Worker Formula Grant funding. The County encourages proposals from veteran-owned, minority-owned, women-owned, and socially disadvantaged businesses, requiring applicants to demonstrate at least three years of experience, financial stability, and capability to deliver comprehensive workforce services. The evaluation process will involve a two-phase approach: a written proposal scoring (600 points) and a potential presentation/interview phase (400 points).