ESBD_502858_1775002576996_A. FY26007RFQuote- WSB NextForce Career Coaching Model - Job Readiness Workshops.pdf

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Solicitation number: FY26007RFQuote
Issued by: Blanco County, Texas

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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by Workforce Solutions Borderplex (WSB), a regional government entity and non-profit organization certified by the Texas Workforce Commission as the local workforce development board for six counties in far West Texas (Brewster, Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, and Presidio). WSB seeks qualified vendors to deliver job-readiness workshops as a core component of the NextForce Career Coaching Model, which integrates job-readiness training, coaching, and reflection throughout work experiences for three target populations: Opportunity Youth (ages 14-24, new to workforce), College Youth/Recent Graduates (ages 18-24, near graduation or recently graduated), and Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities (ages 14-24). The workshops consist of two phases: Phase 1 covers pre-internship preparation addressing workplace expectations, communication, professionalism, and goal setting, while Phase 2 provides ongoing career coaching during internships ranging from 220 to 480 hours. Required workshop topics include effective communication, career exploration and goal setting, workplace etiquette, job search strategies, resume writing, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and peer learning sessions. The RFQ was released April 2, 2026, with proposals due by 3:00 PM (MST) on April 23, 2026, an anticipated award date of May 7, 2026, and a program start date of May 2026.

Vendors must submit complete proposals including organizational overview, relevant experience, proposed workshop model and curriculum outline, delivery structure, facilitation approach, pricing structure, and at least two professional references. Preference will be given to vendors with demonstrated experience supporting justice-involved youth and recent postsecondary graduates. All vendors must demonstrate experience working with youth ages 14-24, experience serving opportunity youth and youth with barriers, trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices, and the ability to facilitate interactive group-based workshops. Required administrative and compliance documentation includes a completed vendor packet, EIN documentation, and a valid Certificate of Insurance; failure to submit these materials by the deadline will render proposals non-responsive and ineligible for award. The program is funded through the Department of Labor/ETA WIOA Formula Grants and Wagner-Peyser, the Department of Health and Human Services TANF and Child Care Development Fund, and the Food and Nutrition Service SNAP Employment & Training.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Texas: 711 (Voice) or 1-800-735-2989 (TTY). Igualdad de oportunidades de Empleo/Programas. Equipo auxiliar y servicios de apoyo están disponibles para personas con discapacidad al ser requeridos. Relay Texas: 711 (Voz) o 1-800-735-2989 (TTY) Este documento contiene información importante sobre los requisitos, los derechos, las determinaciones y las responsabilidades del acceso a los servicios del sistema de la fuerza laboral. Hay disponibles servicios de idioma, incluida la interpretación y la traducción de documentos, sin ningún costo y a solicitud.Funded by all or in part of, the Department of Labor/ETA WIOA Formula Grants and Wagner-Peyser; the Department of Health and Human Services TANF and Child Care Development Fund; and the Food and Nutrition Service SNAP Employment & Training.

FY26007-RFQuote

WSB NextForce Career Coaching Model – Job Readiness Workshops

I. Introduction:

Workforce Solutions Borderplex (WSB) is a regional government entity and non-profit organization established to serve as an arm of the State of Texas to carry out governmental workforce development functions. WSB is certified by the Texas Workforce Commission as the local workforce development board for the six counties of far West Texas—Brewster, Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, and Presidio— encompassed within the Workforce region. WSB's functions include overseeing integrated workforce training, education, and related services and programs for the area.

WSB provides a wide range of assistance to job seekers, including youth, underemployed, unemployed, and displaced workers, in the six-county region along the U.S.-Mexico border from El Paso to the east of Presidio County. Services include, but are not limited to, job search activities, career counseling, training assistance, job preparation activities, placement assistance, and access to technology resources. WSB also assists qualifying families who require childcare to work, attend school, or receive training by providing childcare subsidies. In addition, WSB assists employers with services including assessment, pre-screening, recruitment screening, and testing.

II. Project Overview:

These workshops are a core component of the WSB NextForce Career Coaching Model, an approach that integrates job-readiness training, coaching, and reflection throughout the work experience, rather than relying solely on one-time pre-employment training.

Traditional workforce models often deliver ready-line training upfront. While this provides basic preparation, many participants face new workplace challenges after placement without structured opportunities to revisit and strengthen employability skills.

The NextForce model addresses this gap by embedding ongoing support into the work experience through:

Work Experience + Coaching + Reflection

This integrated approach allows participants to:

• Apply professional skills in real time workplace environments

• Receive structured coaching support as challenges arise

• Reflect on experiences to strengthen persistence, confidence, and completion

• Increase readiness for direct employment following program exit

Workshops will prepare participants for internship placement, support those currently engaged in internships, and equip participants who are not yet placed with foundational skills needed to succeed in the workforce.

III. Scope of Work:

A. Target Populations The selected vendor(s) will deliver engaging, interactive, group-based workshops tailored to the following populations.

Population 1: Opportunity Youth

• Ages 14–24

• New to the workforce

• May include youth with barriers such as:

o Re-entry youth o Foster youth or former foster youth o Youth disconnected from school and/or work

• May need foundational workplace exposure and career exploration support

Population 2: College Youth / Recent Graduates

• Ages 18–24

• Near graduation or recent graduates of college or technical programs

• Limited or no professional work experience

• Seeking transition into career-aligned employment

Population 3: Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities

• Ages 14–24

• May be enrolled in school, post-secondary education, or workforce programs

• May require reasonable accommodations or adaptive instructional strategies

• May need individualized support in developing workplace readiness skills

• Seeking successful transition into internships, employment, or career pathways

B. Program Structure

Workshops must be delivered using the NextForce Career Coaching Model and include both preparation and in-experience coaching components.

Workshops will:

• Be delivered primarily in person (with limited virtual delivery as approved)

• Be facilitated in group settings

• Incorporate interactive and experiential learning activities

The model consists of two primary phases:

Phase 1: Work Experience Preparation Prior to internship or work experience placement, participants will attend readiness workshops designed to prepare them for entering professional environments.

Topics may include:

• Workplace expectations

• Communication and professionalism

• Goal setting

• Understanding employer expectations o This phase is intended to support successful entry into work experience and does not replace employer onboarding.

Phase 2: Career Coaching Integrated During the Internship Once participants begin their internship or work experience, workshops will continue periodically throughout the placement.

These sessions will:

• Reinforce workplace skills

• Provide structured reflection on workplace experiences

• Address challenges as they arise

• Strengthen professional behaviors and confidence

Internship durations may range from 220 to 480 hours. Vendors must propose a flexible workshop delivery model that can adapt to varying cohort sizes and internship lengths.

C. Required Workshop Topics

At a minimum, proposals must include curriculum and facilitation for the following topics:

• Effective Communication (verbal, written, and professional)

• Career Exploration and Goal Setting

• Workplace Etiquette and Professional Behavior

• Job Search Strategies and Networking

• Resume Writing and Personal Branding

• Emotional Intelligence and Workplace Adaptability

• Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving

• Peer Learning Sessions, including:

o Facilitated group discussions o Rea lworld workplace scenarios o Guided reflection and shared learning

Vendors are encouraged to incorporate experiential learning, role-play, mock interviews, scenario-based discussions, and culturally responsive facilitation strategies.

IV. Vendor Qualifications

Vendors must demonstrate:

• Experience working with youth and young adults ages 14–24

• Experience serving opportunity youth and/or youth with barriers

• Trauma informed and culturally responsive practices

• Experience facilitating interactive, group based workshops

• Understanding of workforce development, internships, and career pathways

• Ability to tailor curriculum to varying skill levels

Preference will be given to vendors with demonstrated experience supporting both justice involved youth and recent postsecondary graduates.

Vendors will be required to complete the vendor packet, submit EIN documentation, and provide a valid Certificate of Insurance in accordance with the Vendor Submission Guide included with this solicitation.

Failure to submit all required administrative documentation by the proposal deadline will result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive and ineligible for award.

V. Deliverables

The selected vendor(s) will be responsible for the following deliverables throughout the contract period:

• Curriculum Development and Adaptation o Develop or adapt workshop curriculum aligned with the required topic areas and the

WSB NextForce Career Coaching Model o Ensure curriculum is engaging, age-appropriate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive

• Workshop Facilitation o Facilitate in person, group-based workshops for youth and young adults ages 14–24 o Deliver workshops during both the pre work experience preparation phase and the inexperience coaching phase o Incorporate interactive and experiential learning strategies, including roleplay, scenario based activities, and peer learning

• Career Coaching and Reflection o Facilitate structured reflection sessions that allow participants to discuss workplace experiences, challenges, and lessons learned o Reinforce workplace readiness skills while participants are actively engaged in internships or work experiences

• Participant Assessment and Engagement o Conduct pre and post-assessments to measure skill development and workshop effectiveness

• Coordination and Reporting o Coordinate workshop schedules with internship and work experience timelines o Track attendance and participant engagement o Submit summary reports outlining participation levels, key themes, challenges, outcomes, and recommendations, incorporating feedback from participants and employers when available.

• Participant Materials o Provide participant materials in digital and/or print formats, as approved by WSB

IV. Requirements:

Interested vendors must submit a complete proposal that includes all of the following components.

Proposals must be organized in the order listed below.

• Organizational Overview Brief description of the organization, including mission and relevant programs or services.

• Description of Relevant Experience Demonstrated experience working with youth and young adults ages 14–24, including experience serving opportunity youth and/or youth with barriers.

• Proposed Workshop Model and Curriculum Outline Description of the proposed workshop framework and curriculum, including alignment with the WSB NextForce Career Coaching Model and required topic areas.

• Proposed Delivery Structure Description of how workshops will be delivered during both the pre-work experience preparation phase and the inexperience coaching phase, including flexibility to accommodate varying cohort sizes and internship lengths.

• Facilitation Approach and Engagement Strategies Description of facilitation methods, interactive and experiential learning strategies, trauma-informed practices, and culturally responsive approaches.

• Pricing Structure Clear pricing structure (per session, per cohort, or per participant), including any assumptions or conditions.

• References At least two professional references from organizations or programs serving similar populations.

Proposals that do not include all required components listed above will be deemed non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

VI. Administrative and Compliance Requirements In addition to the proposal components listed above, vendors must submit all required administrative and compliance documentation as outlined in the Requested Information of BonFire including but not limited to:

• Completed vendor packet

• EIN documentation

• Valid Certificate of Insurance meeting WSB requirements

Failure to submit all required administrative and compliance documents by the proposal submission deadline will result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive and ineligible for award.

Submission of a proposal constitutes acknowledgment that the vendor has reviewed and agrees to comply with all requirements outlined in this RFQuote and the Vendor Submission Guide.

VII. Anticipated Timeline

• RFQ Release Date: April 2, 2026

• Proposal Submission Deadline: April 23, 2026

• Anticipated Award Date: May 7, 2026

• Program Start Date: May 2026

VIII. Submission Deadline:

All proposals must be submitted via email to e-bid, BonFire by 3:00 PM (MST) on April 23, 2026.

Late submissions will not be considered.

Population 1: Opportunity Youth

Population 2: College Youth / Recent Graduates

Population 3: Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities

Phase 2: Career Coaching Integrated During the Internship

IV. Requirements:

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