Domestic Workforce Cert (2).pdf

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Domestic Workforce Certification program issued by the State of California Employment Development Department. The RFP seeks proposals from qualified contractors to provide a comprehensive domestic workforce certification program to validate the employment eligibility of individuals and provide training to employers on relevant regulations and best practices. The program scope includes processing applications, conducting document verification, issuing certifications, and providing customer support. The RFP outlines a 3-year contract term with two optional 1-year renewal periods. Proposals are due by June 15, 2023, and the contract is scheduled to be awarded by August 1, 2023.

The RFP specifies fixed-price pricing for the certification processing services, with the option for time-and-materials pricing for the training component. The program has a small business set-aside, and the current incumbent contractor is ABC Consulting. Funding for the program is provided through state and federal workforce development grants, with a total annual budget of $5 million. Bidders must demonstrate experience in similar domestic workforce certification programs and the ability to meet all technical and operational requirements outlined in the RFP.