Operation of the New Haven Job Corps Center with OA/CTS

This pre-solicitation notice seeks proposals for the operation of the New Haven Job Corps Center located in New Haven, Connecticut. The US Department of Labor's Job Corps Acquisition Services will issue solicitation number 1605JE-22-R-00017 on or around May 23rd, 2022 seeking a contractor to provide academic, career technical, and independent living skills training for 157 students over a potential two-year base period with three one-year option periods. Offerors must demonstrate experience operating a Job Corps center, specifically recruiting a minimum of 430 students annually from designated counties in Connecticut for placement at multiple centers. Proposals are due by May 27th, 2022 and the award will be made based on best value determined by technical acceptability and price.

The anticipated RFP will be a total small business set-aside, utilizing fixed pricing and not-to-exceed contract line items. Services will include residential housing and career transition assistance for graduates. Offerors are expected to provide construction, equipment, and career technical skills training within budgeted amounts. The primary NAICS code is 611710 and PSC code is U002. The incumbent contractor is TEC-Americas, Inc. The single award is expected to have a value between $15-20M over the potential five-year period.