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The Mississippi Partnership Workforce Development Area is soliciting proposals for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I youth programs for Program Year 2025, targeting eligible in-school youth across 27 Mississippi counties. This procurement will commence on July 1, 2025, and seeks providers capable of delivering comprehensive youth workforce development services. The Request for Proposals (RFP) will be available starting March 20, 2025, with proposals due by 12:00 p.m. Noon CST on April 17, 2025. An Offeror's Conference is scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. CST at the Three Rivers Planning & Development District office in Pontotoc, MS. Interested parties can obtain the RFP by downloading it from https://trpdd.com/workforce-development/ or by contacting Courtney Rackley at crackley@trpdd.com or 662-489-2415. 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 procurement is open to qualified organizations that can demonstrate expertise in youth workforce development programs. The issuing agency, Three Rivers Planning & Development District, serves as the Fiscal/Administrative Agent for The Mississippi Partnership and emphasizes equal opportunity in its selection process. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement is conducted under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, suggesting potential federal funding mechanisms. The organization is committed to providing auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities, indicating an inclusive approach to vendor selection. Potential respondents should carefully review the full RFP document for specific qualifications, service requirements, and evaluation criteria. No incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation.