Operation of the (David L. ) Carrasco Job Corps Center

 Request for proposal (RFP) for the operation of the Carrasco Job Corps Center, located in El Paso, Texas will be available approximately July 28, 2009, in the Federal Business Opportunity (FBO) website: http//www.fbo.gov.  It is anticipated that the resultant contract will be a cost plus incentive fee for a 2-year base period of May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2012 plus three governmental unilateral renewal options of one year each.  The approximate average capacity strength is 289 residential and 126 non-residential students.  In addition, this contract will provide Outreach and Admissions services in the state of Texas for a minimum of 592 students annually and Career Transition Services annually for 495 graduates.  A pre-proposal conference will be convened at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at the Carrasco Job Corps Center, 11155 Gateway West, El Paso, Texas, 79935.  There will be a tour of the facility following the conference.  Upon entering the facility, participants must check with Security and will be directed to the conference site.  We recommend that you download the RFP prior to attending the pre-proposal conference.  Proposals in response to the RFP will consist of written submissions and possible Oral Presentation as described in Section L of the RFP.  Written portions of the proposal are due by 12:00 p.m. local time Friday, September 11, 2009 to the Dallas Regional Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management.  All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.