Operation of the Q. Burdick Job Corps Center

Request for proposal (RFP) for the operation of the Burdick Job Corps Center, located in Minot, North Dakota will be available approximately September 2, 2008 on 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 June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011 plus three governmental unilateral renewal options of one year each. The approximate average capacity strength is 240 residential and 10 non-residential students. In addition, this contract will provide Outreach and Admissions services in the state of North Dakota for a minimum of 250 students annually and Career Transition Services annually for 263 graduates and 105 former enrollees. A pre-proposal conference will be convened at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at the Burdick Job Corps Center, 1500 University Ave., Minot, North Dakota, 58703. 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, October 17, 2008 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.