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The Mississippi Partnership Workforce Development Area (MPWDA) is soliciting proposals for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I programs for Program Year 2025, targeting One-Stop Operators and Adult & Dislocated Worker Career & Training Services Providers across 27 counties in Mississippi. The Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks qualified organizations to deliver comprehensive workforce development services, with a contract start date of July 1, 2025. Key deliverables include providing career services, training programs, and employment support for adults and dislocated workers in the specified region. The solicitation requires potential providers to demonstrate expertise in workforce development, compliance with WIOA regulations, and the ability to effectively manage and implement workforce training programs. An Offeror's Conference is scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CST at the Three Rivers Planning & Development District office in Pontotoc, MS, with completed proposal packages due by 12:00 p.m. CST on April 17, 2025. Interested parties can obtain the RFP by downloading it from https://trpdd.com/workforcedevelopment/ or by contacting Rebecca Brantley at the Three Rivers office.

The procurement is conducted as an open competition, with an emphasis on equal opportunity. The Mississippi Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Organization that provides auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities upon request. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the solicitation follows regulations and policies of the State of Mississippi, Mississippi Department of Employment Security Office of Grant Management, and the Mississippi Partnership Local Workforce Board. The RFP does not specify exact award values or budget ranges for the contract. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to provide comprehensive workforce development services across the 27-county area, with a focus on supporting adult and dislocated workers through career services and training programs. Organizations interested in responding should carefully review the full RFP documentation and ensure compliance with all WIOA requirements and local workforce development guidelines.