Post Request for Proposal (RFP) to operate the Ala

Added: Aug 30, 2017 12:59 pm Modified: Oct 26, 2017 2:55 pmTrack Changes Post Request for Proposal (RFP) to operate the Alaska Job Corps.

Added: Aug 30, 2017 12:59 pm
The Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOL ETA), anticipates issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for the operation of the Alaska Job Corps Center, Outreach/Admissions, and Career Transition Services.  The RFP will be available on the Federal Business Opportunity website (http://www.fbo.gov) approximately September 12, 2017.  This is a competitive 8(a) small business set-aside procurement. 

Job Corps is a national residential and non-residential training and employment program administered by the United States Department of Labor to address multiple barriers to employment faced by disadvantaged youth, ages 16-24 years, throughout the United States. It is anticipated that the resultant contract will be cost plus incentive fee.  The contract will have a 2-year base period plus three (3) governmental unilateral renewal options for one (1) year each.  

A pre-proposal conference and site visit is scheduled for October 11, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. (local time) at the Alaska Job Corps Center.  The center is located at: 

800 East Lynn Martin Drive
Palmer, AK 99645

The telephone number is (907) 861-8800.  

All questions prior to and at the pre-proposal conference shall be submitted in writing.  

The successful contractor shall provide academic and career technical training, operate counseling and residential living programs, and provide the following support services: Health and Wellness, processing of student records, a discipline system, clothing issuances, and student mail and legal services.  The contractor shall also provide overall Center management and administration as follows: contract and personnel management, staff training, financial management, procurement and property management, facility operations and maintenance, security and safety services, community relations, and public information. Outreach/Admissions and Career Transition Services are included in the contract.

The on-board strength (OBS) for the Alaska Job Corps Center is a total of 226 students with 126 residential males, 90 residential females, 5 non-residential males, and 5 non-residential female students.  Outreach and Admissions requires an annual arrival of a minimum of 273 students.  Career Transition Services will be provided annually to 175 graduates and 75 former enrollees for a total of 250 students.